QRTP / Congregate Care

Youth with lived experience in foster care, research, and data tell us that children in foster care do best when placed with family or in family-like settings. 1 While short-term,... (Read more)

This brief, developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics, Children's Defense Fund, FosterClub, Think of Us and Youth Law Center, outlines the child-centered reforms made under the Family First Act... (Read more)

Frequently asked questions regarding Quality Residential Treatment Programs and the Medicaid IMD Exclusion Rule are covered in this resource. Questions include: The Family First Act created Qualified Residential Treatment Programs... (Read more)

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) embraces Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) implementation as an opportunity to expand the choices and support we provide to... (Read more)

This Capacity Building Center for States resource can help state agencies, Quality Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs), and other child welfare stakeholders understand the family engagement requirements of the Family First... (Read more)

The purpose of this site is to provide information and advocacy tools to assist judges, attorneys, and advocates in making decisions regarding the placement of children that reflect the least... (Read more)

This resource from the Capacity Building Center for States can help child welfare agency leaders and managers, residential treatment programs, and other organizations understand the trauma-informed care requirements of the... (Read more)

This website, hosted by Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, outlines the state's efforts to implement the Family First Prevention Services Act. Resources include background, action teams and Quality Residential... (Read more)

In this paper, Public Consulting Group summarizes the existing research and recommendations for these types of settings. The report is meant as a reference to help states create or amend... (Read more)

On February 28th, the National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council released a new statement: A Historic Opportunity to Reform the Child Welfare System: Youth & Alumni Priorities on... (Read more)