The Family First Act: An unprecedented opportunity to transform child welfare
Kids should grow up in safe, stable and secure families who support their long-term well-being. Research makes clear — growing up in a family is essential for all kids, especially those who have experienced abuse or neglect. Family First is an opportunity moment that offers exciting possibilities for us to be responsive to the specific needs of children, teens and families.
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Family First Resource Database
This database has been compiled by partner organizations and contains links to resources relating to the Family First Act. Search by resource type, topic, geographic location, or source. Note that you may view two ways: summary and list. Have a Family First resource that you think would be useful? Share it here >
Family First Advocacy Toolkit
American Academy of Pediatrics released a Family First Advocacy Toolkit and announced a May 1 Family First Day of Action! This toolkit will support AAP members and chapters in their... (Read more)
Published Mar 25, 2019
Letter from Congress to HHS Secretary
A letter signed by the Chair and Ranking Members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance as well as the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Committee on... (Read more)
Published Mar 19, 2019
ACYF-CB-PI-19-04 - Tribal Child & Family Services Plan
The Children’s Bureau has released the attached new Program Instruction ACYF-CB-PI-19-04, which provides guidance to tribes on requirements for submission of: The Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP) Final Report... (Read more)
Published Mar 19, 2019
ACF-ACYF-CB-PI-19-02 State 2020-2024 CFSP Program Instructions
The Children’s Bureau has released the attached new Program Instruction ACYF-CB-PI-19-02, which provides guidance to State title IV-B/IV-E agencies on requirements for submission of: The Child and Family Services Plan... (Read more)
Published Mar 13, 2019
Colorado Family First Prevention Services Act Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Colorado Family First Prevention Services Act Advisory Committee (CO FFPSA or "advisory committee") is to create a roadmap for Colorado’s state and county collaborative effort... (Read more)
Published Mar 13, 2019
Fostering Change: Inside the federal government's big, bold -- and potentially messy -- plan for overhauling how states manage child welfare.
From Governing.com: Tucked inside the $1.3 trillion spending bill passed by Congress in February 2018 was a piece of legislation called the Family First Prevention Services Act. The measure was... (Read more)
Published Feb 27, 2019
FAQ on National Model Foster Family Home Licensing Standards
The Children’s Bureau released final National Model Foster Family Home Licensing Standards , as required by the Family First Prevention Services Act. See Generations United’s FAQ on the National Model,... (Read more)
Published Feb 25, 2019
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