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Data / Research

Kinship Services in Tribal Child Welfare Policy Toolkit

This toolkit, developed by our partners at the National Indian Child Welfare Association , has two parts. Part one examines several issues that tribal child welfare programs might want to... (Read more)

Published Oct 4, 2023

Data / Research

Kinship Care Supports the Academic Performance of Children

Children and youth who successfully learn how to read, write, and perform basic math skills are more likely to go to college , find good jobs, and attain financial security... (Read more)

Published Oct 4, 2023

Program Instructions

NEW RULE: Separate Licensing or Approval Standards for Relative or Kinship Foster Family Homes

This rule finalizes revisions to the definition of “foster family home” proposed on February 14, 2023 (here after referred to as the February 2023 NPRM). Title IV–E agencies may choose... (Read more)

Published Oct 4, 2023

News

The Biden-Harris Administration Awards $20 Million to Launch First National Center to Support Mental Health Services in the Child Welfare System

On September 25th, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) awarded $20 million to launch the first-ever National Center for... (Read more)

Published Oct 4, 2023

Implementation Strategies

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Support Children and Families in Foster Care

In honor of National Kinship Care Month, the Administration released a historic package of regulations to ensure children in the child welfare system thrive. Read the factsheet from the White... (Read more)

Published Oct 4, 2023

Advocacy Tools, Presentation/Webinar, Data / Research, Constituent Engagement, Implementation Strategies

Spotlight on Creating a More Equitable Child Welfare System

This issue of CBX highlights the importance of prioritizing and advancing racial equity in child welfare. Read a message from Associate Commissioner Aysha E. Schomburg about the dream of creating... (Read more)

Published Oct 4, 2023

Data / Research

Child Safety Forward Implementation Study Final Report

This is the final evaluation report for Child Safety Forward , a four-year demonstration initiative that engaged five sites across the U.S. in research, planning, and implementation around strategies aimed... (Read more)

Published Oct 4, 2023

Guidance

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

Title IV-E Prevention Plan

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

Title IV-E Prevention Plan

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