Advocacy Tools

The transition to adulthood and self-sufficiency can be challenging for any young person. For teenagers who have been living in foster care, the transition to life outside of care can... (Read more)

Early childhood is an important period of development for children and a time of both opportunity and challenge for parents because of the emotional, physical, and fnancial stressors unique to... (Read more)

Domestic violence is a devastating social problem that affects every segment of the population, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, or ethnicity. Many families experiencing domestic violence also come to the... (Read more)

Protective factors are conditions or attributes of individuals, families, communities, or the larger society that, when present, promote well- being and reduce the risk for negative outcomes. These factors may... (Read more)

The removal of children from their caregivers is often a painful, traumatic experience. Reunification with parents or primary caregivers is both the most common goal and the most common outcome... (Read more)

Think of a time as a child when you remember temporarily losing your parent: You’re 5 years old and you’ve lost your mother in a crowded grocery store. You’re in... (Read more)

The most successful foster caregivers understand their role goes beyond supporting the children in their care to supporting the children’s families as a whole. Many factors may influence how you... (Read more)

If you are stepping in to care for a relative's children, you play an important role in the child welfare system by helping to support the family connections that are... (Read more)

A majority of all states had some protections from discrimination in place for youth in foster care on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and religion as of February... (Read more)

Care work is some of the most important work in our society, supporting children, families, and individuals across their lifespans. Often called “the workforce behind the workforce,” child care in... (Read more)