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Youth Justice and the Family First

The Campaign for Youth Justice, with support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, convened state youth justice advocates from across the country, individuals who have been impacted by youth justice... (Read more)

Published Jun 30, 2020

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Virginia Department of Social Services & Family First

Family First Act underscores the importance of children growing up in families and seeks to avoid the traumatic experience of children being separated from their families and entering foster care... (Read more)

Published Jun 30, 2020

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Washington State DCYF Practice Improvement and Family First

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) embraces Family First implementation as an opportunity to expand the choices and support we provide to children, youth and families... (Read more)

Published Jun 29, 2020

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NCCD and Family First

NCCD created a resource to help agencies with their Family First efforts. As the first organization to have an independent technical review process approved by ACF and as a partner... (Read more)

Published Jun 29, 2020

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Family Centered Treatment Evidence Based

This resource released by the Family Centered Treatment Foundation outlines the evidence based listings and clearinghouses that include Family Centered Treatment. You can find the resource here .(Read more)

Published Jun 29, 2020

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Partnering in Practice

Child Welfare Information Gateway released information regarding positive partnerships between birth parents, caregivers, caseworkers, and/or older youth often making the difference in ensuring reunification. The information includes the lived experience... (Read more)

Published Jun 26, 2020

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Executive Order on Strengthening the Child Welfare System for America’s Children

On June 24, 2020, President Donald J. Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) to promote the strengthening of the child welfare system by encouraging partnerships between state agencies and public,... (Read more)

Published Jun 23, 2020

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Resources to Support Children’s Emotional Well-Being Amid Anti-Black Racism, Racial Violence, and Trauma

Child Trends released resources to support children’s emotional well-being amid anti-black racism, racial violence, and trauma. You can access the resources here .(Read more)

Published Jun 22, 2020

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Letter from Dr. Jerry Milner, Associate Commissioner of Children's Bureau to state and tribal child welfare leaders

Children's Bureau Associate Commissioner Dr. Jerry Milner wrote a letter to state and tribal child welfare leaders to address concerns related to filing petitions to terminate a parent’s rights (TPR)... (Read more)

Published Jun 22, 2020

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2020 Kids Count Data Book: 2020 State Trends in Child Well-Being

The 31st edition of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT® Data Book describes how children across the United States were faring before the coronavirus pandemic began. This year’s publication... (Read more)

Published Jun 21, 2020