Federal HHS/ACYF/CB

The purpose of this information memorandum (IM) is to highlight the importance of civil legal advocacy in advancing child and family well-being; addressing the social determinants of health; enhancing community... (Read more)

The All-In Youth Engagement Team released it's recommendations on Improving Permanency and Well-Being. These recommendations come from three roundtable discussions were held with the Youth Engagement Team and ACF Assistant... (Read more)

In a December 4, 2020 letter, Dr. Milner urges agencies and courts to continue working together to ensure that access to justice continues and that critical judicial oversight occur in... (Read more)

This letter from Associate Commissioner Jerry Milner to child welfare leaders addresses flexibility related to the title IV-E prevention program, allowing programs and services to be adapted to a virtual... (Read more)

The Child Welfare Policy Manual has released a new Question and Answer under Section 8.6C "Title IV-E Prevention Services Program, Administrative Functions/Costs. Question 1: May a title IV-E agency... (Read more)

On November 18th, Associate Commissioner Jerry Milner of the Federal Children's Bureau released a letter reflecting on the twelve roundtables conducted with young people in/from foster care that the Children's... (Read more)

On October 5th, the Administration of Children & Families and Center for Medicaid & CHIP Services released guidance on Support for Family-Focused Residential Treatment. Guidance includes: Existing Opportunities and Flexibilities... (Read more)

The Children's Bureau, Casey Family Programs, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, and Prevent Child Abuse America are partnering to launch a nationwide initiative to prove that it is possible to... (Read more)

Children's Bureau released CWPM Q/A, 8.1B #32, to clarify allowable administrative costs available under Title IV-E for independent legal representation by an attorney for youth who are candidates for title... (Read more)