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Advancing Family Economic Mobility
Advancing Family Economic Mobility (AFEM) is an initiative committed to creating sustainable pathways to economic mobility and well-being for all people and families. Funded by the William K. Kellogg Foundation... (Read more)
Published Sep 11, 2023
Child and Adolescent Mental and Behavioral Health Principles
Our organizations, representing a diverse array of perspectives, are dedicated to promoting the mental health and wellbeing of infants, children, adolescents, and young adults. In this document, we have identified... (Read more)
Published Sep 11, 2023
Ending the Need for Group Placements
Ending the Need for Group Placements is a collective effort by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Casey Family Programs and community partners across the nation to ensure all children grow... (Read more)
Published Sep 11, 2023
What are some considerations for employing and supporting youth peer mentors in child welfare?
Peer support is a recognized therapeutic model for recovery and well-being that was first developed and used in the 1970s in the mental health and substance use disorder systems. Since... (Read more)
Published Sep 11, 2023
How can the child welfare system support families affected by substance use disorder?
Parental substance use is a key factor associated with infants and children ( particularly young children ) coming into foster care. 1,2 The opioid epidemic and increases in substance-related deaths... (Read more)
Published Sep 11, 2023
Federal money powers ‘monumental shift’ in Kansas to help keep kids out of foster care
TOPEKA, Kansas — A recent wave of child welfare programs that are keeping kids out of the troubled foster care system are growing in Kansas because of federal investment. Read... (Read more)
Published Sep 11, 2023
Minnesota's Family First Prevention Services Act Title IV-E Five-year Prevention Plan. September 2022.
This report presents Minnesota’s Family First Prevention Services Act, Title IV-E Five-year Prevention Plan. It begins by explaining the child welfare vision for placement prevention in Minnesota, child welfare values,... (Read more)
Published Sep 11, 2023
New report finds Kansas foster system continues to improve in placements
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A new report has found that Kansas foster system continues to make huge strides in placements and mental health services following a 2018 class action lawsuit... (Read more)
Published Sep 5, 2023
NYOCFS announces cash awards for eligible foster care youth
ALBANY, N.Y. — The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) recently announced that the application portal is open for eligible youth aged 18-22 who have recently... (Read more)
Published Sep 5, 2023
Expecting and Parenting in Care: Tips for Youth
Pregnancies and parenting come with a lot of unknowns, even for the most prepared adults. When you are expecting or parenting a child during your time in foster care, it... (Read more)
Published Sep 5, 2023
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