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It is critical for leaders to understand the warning signs of families that may be experiencing a crisis, and policymakers as well as as other stakeholders will use this document... (Read more)

Trauma refers to a deeply stressful experience or its short and long-term impacts. Because exposure to trauma can cause a host of problems with lifelong consequences, early screening and intervention... (Read more)

This document has been updated with federal guidance around the Family First Act. Under the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), states can claim Title IV-E administrative costs for children... (Read more)

Be Strong Families stated that FRCs are helping parents and caregivers access supports, resources, and accurate information. Many are operating helplines, have rapidly expanded their resource lists, and are leveraging... (Read more)

The National Advisory Committee on the Sex Trafficking of Children & Youth in the United States, requested public comment on best practice examples to combat sex trafficking and specifically requested... (Read more)

The American Bar Association's Legal Center for Foster Care and Education have released information regarding what question should be asked regarding a child's education during this crisis. According to the... (Read more)

Children’s Advocacy Institute, Children’s Right's, Juvenile Law Center, National Association of Counsel for Children, National Center for Youth Law, and Youth Law Center released a joint letter to urge Courts... (Read more)

In a paper released by The Annie E. Casey Foundation, you will learn how states can claim federal reimbursement for foster care prevention services through the Family First, core elements... (Read more)

Both, the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation and Mathematica released a toolkit that aims to help states develop a plan for Title IV-E prevention services, and to assist states... (Read more)

Child Trends fielded a 2019 Survey of Child Welfare Agency Policies and Practices for Infants and Toddlers in, or who are Candidates for, Foster Care. The survey, supported by ZERO... (Read more)