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Today in America, some 377,000 children are living in foster care, each child removed from their home, family, and the network of caregivers, educators and other caring adults in their... (Read more)

These resources provide information on evidenced-based and trauma-focused residential treatment centers. These treatment centers—also known as Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs)—work with youth struggling with psychological, behavioral, and/or substance use... (Read more)

The Children’s Bureau (CB) hosted a webinar to share the lessons and experiences of two jurisdictions whose Title IV-E Prevention Plans received approval from CB. The webinar’s intent was to... (Read more)

To help States and jurisdictions develop their Title IV-E prevention plans in alignment of the Family First Prevention Services Act (Family First), the Children’s Bureau (CB) hosted a webinar to... (Read more)

When a child in foster care experiences placement instability, it can have a significant negative impact on their overall well-being. Kinship care has become a preferred option in most U.S... (Read more)

The Center for States helps child welfare agencies implement the FFPSA. Explore Center resources to learn more about key provisions of the FFPSA and find tips and strategies to support... (Read more)

The path forward is clear: strengthening household financial security can reduce child abuse and neglect by improving the opportunity for parents to meet their children’s basic needs, provide developmentally appropriate... (Read more)

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)

This resource is designed to provide information about how drinking alcohol during pregnancy can affect children. It also provides kin caregivers with tips for raising children who were exposed to... (Read more)

This resource is designed as a quick reference tool for kinship care service providers and advocates, meant to help them design and provide culturally sensitive services to grandfamilies and kinship... (Read more)