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Court Hearings for the Permanent Placement of Children

The Children's Bureau and the Child Welfare Information Gateway released this factsheet that summarizes State laws that mandate the type and frequency of court hearings that must be held to... (Read more)

Published Jan 31, 2020

It’s Time to Stop Confusing Poverty With Neglect

Article featured in Children's Bureau Express, written by Associate Commissioner Jerry Milner and Special Assistant, David Kelly from the Children's Bureau on the role of poverty in child welfare, and... (Read more)

Published Jan 30, 2020

Challenges in Providing Substance Use Disorder Treatment to Child Welfare Clients in Rural Communities

This brief, from the Office of Human Services Policy, summarizes the challenges involved in serving rural child welfare-involved families with substance use issues. It highlights differences between rural and non-rural... (Read more)

Published Jan 30, 2020

SAMHSA is accepting applications for the Residential Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women grant program (PPW)

SAMHSA is accepting applications for the Residential Treatment for Pregnant and Postpartum Women grant program (PPW). The purpose of this program is to provide pregnant and postpartum women with treatment... (Read more)

Published Jan 30, 2020

Technical Bulletin: Title IV-E Prevention Program Data Collection Timelines

The purpose of this Technical Bulletin is to provide general information on the title IV-E prevention program data collection timelines the Children’s Bureau (CB) will use to manage data submission.(Read more)

Published Jan 27, 2020

ACYF-CB-IM-20-01: New Legislation Family First Transition Act (PL 116-94)

This Information Memorandum was released by the Children's Bureau on January 22, 2020. The IM is regarding new legislation passed in December 2019: Public Law (P.L.) 116-94 Family First Transition Act.(Read more)

Published Jan 22, 2020

Child Maltreatment Report: 2018

This report, from the Administration of Children & Families, is the 29th edition of the annual Child Maltreatment report. States provide the data for this report through the National Child... (Read more)

Published Jan 15, 2020

New Program Ratings & Updates from the Prevention Services Clearinghouse

The Prevention Services Clearinghouse announced that new ratings and program eligibility determinations are now available for the following programs and services. All of the below programs and services have met... (Read more)

Published Jan 14, 2020

Database of State Legislation related to Family First Implementation

The National Conference of State Legislators maintains a database of state legislation that supports implementation of Family First. There are 76 introduced bills from 30 states dealing with aspects of... (Read more)

Published Jan 8, 2020

Family Voices United Podcast: Constituent Engagement

Listen as Family Voices United members share best practices in constituent engagement. Learn how constituents are taking action, getting involved, and building the movement! Click here to listen! Podcast Features:... (Read more)

Published Jan 6, 2020