Advocacy Tools

All families should have equitable access to resources that allow them to thrive. Preventive legal advocacy aims to resolve upstream legal problems to strengthen families, address the social determinants of... (Read more)

The following resources provide information on how to support young people and help them transition to adulthood and live independently. Caseworkers and others supporting youth in transition can find resources... (Read more)

Kinship navigator programs offer information, referral, and follow-up services to caregivers to link them to the benefits and services that they and the children need. Some of the programs are... (Read more)

This month, let us uplift the conversation around supporting the mental health needs of children and youth in foster care, and disrupt the myths, while working to provide culturally... (Read more)

The 2023/2024 Prevention Resource Guide recognizes that there are actions we can take as a society and within communities, organizations, and families to address the root causes of child... (Read more)

The Family Resource Center Learning Hub was developed in partnership with Families Canada by a diverse planning committee with the support of Casey Family Programs. The Hub is designed to... (Read more)

The National Foster Youth and Alumni Policy Council’s Social Capital Workgroup, recognizes that securing social capital is vital in the lives of our younger peers in foster care. Social capital... (Read more)

This issue of CBX highlights the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), which was enacted to enhance support services for families to help children remain at home, reduce the unnecessary... (Read more)

This webinar, from the National Governors Association, discusses strategies to address the comprehensive needs of students and families through community schools and wraparound supports. Panelists explain the evidence in this... (Read more)

Federal, state, and local governments allocate billions of dollars for services, programs, and resources dedicated to education, social services, physical and mental health, and enrichment opportunities in order to promote... (Read more)