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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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