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New DCYF director says his priority is reducing number of children in residential treatment programs

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MANCHESTER, N.H. — Child protection and youth reform are best and most effective when it happens close to home, according to the new director of the New Hampshire Division... (Read more)
QRTP / Congregate Care
Prevention

Racism in Foster System

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For no other reason than poverty, Black moms are at the whim of the social service system that keeps them in the spotlight of mandated reporters who are trained to... (Read more)
Overview / General

Kansas foster care providers and staff debate ways to reduce racism in system

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“When you think about what systems are doing, are they cracking the egg from the outside, which ends life and ability and resources and opportunities for Black people, or are... (Read more)
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Kinship program gets federal financial boost, governor says

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FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Kentucky, which has one of the highest rates of kinship care in the United States, is going to have more aid available for those who are... (Read more)
Kinship

New child welfare program aims to keep more families together

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SAGINAW, Mich (WJRT) - Today, there are nearly 200 kids in the foster care system in Saginaw County and almost 450 in Genesee County. And some leaders say, change is... (Read more)
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6 Tips to Prevent Child Abuse and Neglect This Summer

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QUICK SUMMARY Many students are entering the time of year when they will be without resources provided by schools. Community members are encouraged to help support children and families in... (Read more)
Prevention

A Lift For Life After Foster Care

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REDWOOD CITY – In a unanimous vote, San Mateo County supervisors agreed on Tuesday, July 11 to provide current and former foster youth ages 18 up to 22 with $1,000... (Read more)
Older Youth / Chafee

Cook County Health’s Project CHILD Releases Evaluation Report Highlighting Findings and Strategies to Reduce Child Abuse and Neglect Across Illinois

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Cook County Health’s Project CHILD (Collaboration of Helpers Lowering Deaths of Children), today released their final evaluation report for the Child Safety Forward initiative funded by the Department of Justice... (Read more)
Prevention

Opinion: Preventing Child Abuse Is a Community Responsibility

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Every year in the United States, 3.6 million cases of child abuse are reported. In San Diego County alone, 39,025 incidents of abuse and neglect were reported in 2022, according... (Read more)
Prevention

NEW ADDITIONS to the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse

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The Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse is excited to announce several additions to the working list of programs and services planned for systematic review. The following programs and services have... (Read more)
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