Casey Family Programs Family First Prevention Services Act Summary - Updated

The Family First Prevention Services Act was passed and signed into law (P.L. 115-123) as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act on February 9, 2018. Below is a high-level summary... (Read more)

Published May 7, 2019

Maximizing Equity with the Family First Act

A new webinar recording focuses on leveraging the Family First Prevention Services Act to advance equity in child welfare systems. The 60-minute session, hosted by the Annie E. Casey and... (Read more)

Published May 6, 2019

Responsibly Defining Candidacy within the Context of Family First Act: Five Principles to Consider.

The Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) just released the brief, Responsibly Defining Candidacy within the Context of Family First Act: Five Principles to Consider, which highlights the... (Read more)

Published May 1, 2019

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Supporting All Families: Financing Streams to Support Prevention Programs

All families need support at different times and intensity from family, friends, and neighbors. Additionally, many families access public resources and services at some point. These programs range from public... (Read more)

Published Apr 30, 2019

Prevention Services Clearinghouse Handbook of Standards and Procedures

The Prevention Services Clearinghouse Handbook of Standards and Procedures provides a detailed description of the standards used to identify and review programs and services for the Prevention Services Clearinghouse and... (Read more)

Published Apr 26, 2019

What Is Prevention and Why Is It Important?

Research has found that successful child abuse interventions must both reduce risk factors and take steps to ensure the well-being of children and families. Use these resources to understand the... (Read more)

Published Apr 23, 2019

Compiled Q&A on Family First (includes answers from Administration for Children & Families)

Public Consulting Group has compiled Family First Prevention Services Act (Family First) questions and associated answers from the Administration for Children and Families (ACF). These questions and answers are compiled... (Read more)

Published Apr 22, 2019

The Court’s Role in Reshaping the Child Welfare System to Focus on Prevention

In adopting a prevention mindset, understanding the role of courts in preventing unnecessary removal of children from their homes, preventing compounding trauma while children are in foster care, and being... (Read more)

Published Apr 17, 2019

Oregon's Family First Implementation & Policy Workgroup

Oregon has established a workgroup, under the leadership of the Senate Human Services Committee, to address policy, budget and communication needs related to the implementation of new federal legislation championed... (Read more)

Published Apr 17, 2019

Engaging Philanthropy in Improving Child Well-Being Outcomes

Casey Family Programs created an outline of options and opportunities for foundations who have an interest in leveraging their investments to improve the lives of vulnerable children and families and... (Read more)

Published Apr 10, 2019