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)
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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)
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)
Child Welfare Provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
This summary from Children's Defense Fund provides an overview of several important provisions related to the child welfare system included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, which was signed into... (Read more)
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)
2020 Taught Us How to Not Fail Our Children
In this Children's Bureau Express Article in the January 2021 issue, Laura Boyd, reflects on lessons learned in 2020 and how they apply to families. These lessons include: Families are... (Read more)
Historic Opportunity to Reform the Child Welfare System: Youth & Alumni Priorities on Older Youth Successful Transition to Adulthood
The National Foster Care Youth & Alumni Policy Council released a new statement: A Historic Opportunity to Reform the Child Welfare System: Youth & Alumni Priorities on Older Youth Successful... (Read more)
What Parents Say About: Supporting Families to Provide a Strong Start for Their Young Children
This document, from two members of the Birth Parent National Network: Tecoria Jones & Edwin Daye, provides a parent perspective on strengthening family-centered primary prevention with a focus on increasing... (Read more)
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)
A Guide for the Legal Community: The Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018
The American Bar Association has issued a new guide for the legal community on Family First. This guide is designed to strengthen the legal community’s understanding and capacity to use... (Read more)