The National Conference of State Legislatures brings you up-to-date, real-time information about bills related to and responding to COVID-19 that have been introduced in the 50 states and the District... (Read more)
Published Jun 3, 2020
Practice models shape the behavior, skills, and competencies of the workforce with the goal of improving safety, permanency and well-being outcomes for the children, youth, and families they serve. The... (Read more)
Published May 31, 2020
This resource from Child Trends is based on promising practices implemented by South Ward Promise Neighborhood Partner agencies. It offers strategies to help front-line staff support their clients while working... (Read more)
Published May 29, 2020
This letter is addressed to title IV-E agencies approved to operate a title IV-E extended foster care program. CB provided a copy of the letter to all child welfare directors... (Read more)
Published May 25, 2020
This s is a joint letter from the ACF and HRSA to promote family strengthening and virtual primary prevention during COVID-19 and beyond. As federal agencies with a collective mission... (Read more)
Published May 22, 2020
Family First was signed into law February 9, 2018. Family Fist offers exciting possibilities for communities within the State of Kansas to be responsive, supportive and be a part of... (Read more)
Published May 22, 2020
The areas of functioning of concern that previously have not worked well for the family or the difficult to handle behaviors of the child will become even more exacerbated in... (Read more)
Published May 22, 2020
It is critical for leaders to understand the warning signs of families that may be experiencing a crisis, and policymakers as well as as other stakeholders will use this document... (Read more)
Published May 21, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic isn’t only a threat to our nation’s health. It’s having a devastating impact on many communities — especially vulnerable populations like youth in foster care, transition age... (Read more)
Published May 20, 2020
The Capacity Building Center for States (the Center) helps agencies build capacity to improve child welfare practice and achieve safety, permanency, and well-being for children, youth, and families. When disasters... (Read more)
Published May 20, 2020