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 >
ACYF-CB-IM-21-06: Utilizing Title IV-E Funding to Support High Quality Legal Representation
The purpose of this IM is to urge all state and tribal title IV-E agencies, courts, administrative offices of the courts, and Court Improvement Programs to work together to ensure... (Read more)
Published Jan 14, 2021
ACYF-CB-IM-21-05: NEW LEGISLATION – Public Law (P.L.) 116-260
This IM is to inform title IV-B and IV-E agencies and State and Tribal Court Improvement Programs of the enactment of Division X and Section 305 of Title III of... (Read more)
Published Jan 13, 2021
ACYF-CB-IM-21-04: Clarification on Family First Services and Cultural Adaptation for Tribes
The purpose of the Information Memorandum is to clarify how allowable adaptations to evidence-based programs and services that have been rated by the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse can be... (Read more)
Published Jan 13, 2021
ACYF-CB-IM-21-03: Emerging Transformed, Lessons from COVID-19 Pandemic
The purpose of this information memorandum (IM) is to share lessons learned from the pandemic and highlight strategies and opportunities for child and family serving agencies, organizations, and entities to... (Read more)
Published Jan 12, 2021
ACYF-CB-IM-21-02: Civil Legal Advocacy to Promote Child and Family Well-being, Address the Social Determinants of Health, and Enhance Community Resilience
The purpose of this information memorandum (IM) is to highlight the importance of civil legal advocacy in advancing child and family well-being; addressing the social determinants of health; enhancing community... (Read more)
Published Jan 12, 2021
ACYF-CB-IM-21-01: Achieving Permanency for the Well-Being of Children and Youth
The purpose of this Information Memorandum (IM) is to provide information on best practices, resources,and recommendations for achieving permanency for children and youth in a way that prioritizes the child’s... (Read more)
Published Jan 5, 2021
Chapin Hall Builds National Understanding of Pandemic’s Impact on Families
The COVID-19 pandemic has affected many aspects of our lives, including work, education, childcare, health, finances and contact with family and friends. It has also affected child welfare system and... (Read more)
Published Dec 21, 2020
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