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 it 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 >
New Federal Rule Supports Kinship Families in Foster Care
On September 28, 2023, the U.S. Administration for Children and Families (ACF) issued a final rule that explicitly gives all Title IV-E child welfare agencies the option to use kin-specific... (Read more)
Published Oct 4, 2023
Status of Family First IV-E Prevention Claiming
This map shows which states have received funds from the Children's Bureau for prevention services. See the map here .(Read more)
Published Oct 4, 2023
Status of Family First Prevention Plans
This map, updated on August 21, 2023, shows the status of Family First Prevention plans that have (or have not) been submitted to the Children's Bureau. See the map here .(Read more)
Published Oct 4, 2023
Counties kick off Colorado Kinnected Kinship Navigator Program
September is National Kinship Care Month, and on Sept. 15, the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) hosted a kickoff event for the new Colorado Kinnected Kinship Navigator Program at... (Read more)
Published Sep 25, 2023
Decriminalizing being in Foster Care
Decriminalizing the response to foster care involves reevaluating and reforming the way systems interact with families and children in need of support. The primary goal should be to prioritize the... (Read more)
Published Sep 25, 2023
Promoting Peer Support in Child Welfare
Peer support programs are crucial for children and families, particularly when children are removed from their parents, whether or not it is through the formal child welfare system. For children,... (Read more)
Published Sep 25, 2023
Connecting Generations: Finding Intergenerational Activities Within Your Community
Intergenerational connections bring people of different generations together—typically children or youth and older adults, but these connections can bring adults of all ages together with older adults, too. Whatever the... (Read more)
Published Sep 25, 2023
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