The Family First Act: An unprecedented opportunity to transform child welfare
Kids should grow up in safe, stable and secure families who support their long-term well-being. Research makes it clear — growing up in a family is essential for all kids, especially those who have experienced abuse or neglect. Family First is an opportunity moment that offers exciting possibilities for us to be responsive to the specific needs of children, teens and families.
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Family First Resource Database
This database has been compiled by partner organizations and contains links to resources relating to the Family First Act. Search by resource type, topic, geographic location, or source. Note that you may view two ways: summary and list. Have a Family First resource that you think would be useful? Share it here >
Family Reunification LEAB Report
Child welfare is a complex and deeply sensitive field, where the lives of vulnerable children intersect with the intricacies of family dynamics and societal support systems. In the pursuit of... (Read more)
Published Sep 19, 2023
Official outlines efforts to divert WV children from residential care
Deputy Secretary of Children and Adult Services Cammie Chapman this week updated West Virginia lawmakers on the effort to reduce the state’s reliance on residential treatment facilities for children with... (Read more)
Published Sep 19, 2023
Child poverty in the US jumped and income declined in 2022 as coronavirus pandemic benefits ended
Child poverty in the United States more than doubled and median household income declined last year when coronavirus pandemic-era government benefits expired and inflation kept rising , according to figures... (Read more)
Published Sep 19, 2023
2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
Every single one of us, if we live long enough, is likely to experience being a family caregiver, needing a family caregiver, or both. Each year, more than 53 million... (Read more)
Published Sep 19, 2023
Within Our Reach: A National Strategy to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities
Every day, four to eight children in the United States die from abuse or neglect at the hands of their parents or caretakers. No one knows the exact number, and... (Read more)
Published Sep 19, 2023
The Elephant in the Room: The Role of Poverty in Child Maltreatment (Podcast)
What role do poverty and economic hardship play in child maltreatment and neglect? And how can child welfare systems prevent them? UW Professor of Social Work Kristen Slack will hare... (Read more)
Published Sep 19, 2023
Program for Central Florida foster teens promises alternative to group homes
Gaybrielle Crawford is the executive director of Love Made Visible . She entered the foster care system at nine years old and bounced around group homes until she aged out... (Read more)
Published Sep 19, 2023
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