Advocacy Tools, Constituent Engagement

Family Voices United: Perspectives on Mental Health

The passage of the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018 now provides states, tribes, and territories with the option to use federal child welfare funds for prevention activities, including... (Read more)

Published Jun 26, 2019

Advocacy Tools, Constituent Engagement

Family Voices United: A Podcast on Mental Health Supports

Listen to an update from Family Voices United members on what’s happening with Family First and how mental health supports and access can benefit families. Hear directly from constituents (birth... (Read more)

Published Jun 21, 2019

Data / Research

Prevention Services Clearinghouse Website

The Prevention Services Clearinghouse was established by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to systematically review research and evaluation... (Read more)

Published Jun 20, 2019

Guidance

Letter to States: Transitional Payments for IV-E Prevention Programs

In this letter from the Children’s Bureau, Associate Commissioner Jerry Milner provides an update to states on the implementation of the Title IV-E Prevention and Family Services and Programs created... (Read more)

Published Jun 6, 2019

Data / Research

Evidence Based Practice Index

This tool was developed by the Public Consulting Group as a reference guide to the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare (CEBC-CW) for organizations considering evidence-based practices for implementation under... (Read more)

Published Jun 5, 2019

Implementation Strategies

Family First Readiness Assessment, Planning and Initial Implementation: Chapin Hall Capacity, Planning Framework and Suite of Tools

This presentation provides an overview of Chapin Hall's capacity, planning framework and suite of tools. Helpful for jurisdictions considering readiness assessment, planning and initial implementation of the Family First Act... (Read more)

Published Jun 4, 2019

Data / Research

Expectant and Parenting Youth in Foster Care: Systems Leaders Data Tool Kit

This tool kit assists systems leaders in gathering, assessing, sharing and leveraging data on expectant and parenting youth in foster care. The end goal? A better, brighter future for these... (Read more)

Published Jun 2, 2019

Presentation/Webinar

Introduction to the Title IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse Standards & Procedures

This webinar, from the IV-E Prevention Services Clearinghouse, provided an overview of the Handbook of Standards and Procedures . The webinar described the Clearinghouse’s review process including: (1) procedures... (Read more)

Published May 14, 2019

News

Bass, Members of Congress Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Assist with Transition in Child Welfare Funding

Rep. Karen Bass (D-Calif.), Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth, along with colleagues in both the House of Representatives and the Senate, introduced the “Family First Transition and... (Read more)

Published May 14, 2019

Advocacy Tools

Partnering with Birth Parents to Promote Reunification

The Child Welfare Information Gateway produced this factsheet; it explores what foster caregivers can do to work in partnership with the birth families of children in their care to promote... (Read more)

Published May 10, 2019