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Family First Transition Act. (S. 2777/H.R. 4980)

Implementation Strategies
Law / Summary
The bill (S. 2777/H.R. 4980) presents a bipartisan effort to help jurisdictions implement the Family First Prevention Services Act more effectively and proposes to provide resources to states, tribes and... (Read more)
Overview / General

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

News
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)
Overview / General

Letter from Congress to HHS Secretary

Guidance
A letter signed by the Chair and Ranking Members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance as well as the Chairman and Ranking Member of the U.S. House Committee on... (Read more)
Evidence-Based Practice

Senator Wyden's Letter to Oregon Senator Gelser Celebrating Oregon's Family First Implementation Plan

Opinion
State Teams
Implementation Strategies
Senator Wyden wrote a letter praising Oregon State Senator Gelser for leading legislative effort to implement Family First. See Oregon's proposed legislative changes here . The Letter(Read more)
Overview / General

Congressional Committee Staff Presentation on PL 115-123 (Family First)

Law / Summary
Background on foster care data and need for reform, basis for and goals of reform efforts, timeline of legislative actions leading to Family First, and an overview of provisions. Presented... (Read more)
Overview / General

Public Law No: 115-123

Law / Summary
Full text of Public Law No: 115-123 (02/09/2018) including the Family First Prevention Services Act. View it here(Read more)
Overview / General

Letter/Guidance from Sen. Grassley

Guidance
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa, along with Sens. Debbie Stabenow of Michigan, Michael Bennet of Colorado and Todd Young of Indiana, sent a letter to U.S. Department... (Read more)
Older Youth / Chafee

Congressional Research Services FFPSA Detailed Summary

Law / Summary
The following table shows relevant law as it read just prior to enactment of Family First, the provisions of Family First as passed the House in June 2016 (H.R. 5456,... (Read more)
Overview / General

Sources

American Academy of Pediatrics American Bar Association American Public Human Services Association Annie E. Casey Foundation Birth Parent National Network Casey Family Programs Children's Defense Fund Child Trends Family Focused Treatment Association Federal HHS/ACYF/CB FosterClub Generations United National Conference of State Legislatures Other Senate / Congress Youth Villages

Topics

Adoption Assistance Child Fatalities Courts Evidence-Based Practice Interstate Placement / NEICE Juvenile Justice Kinship Older Youth / Chafee Overview / General Pregnant & Parenting Prevention QRTP / Congregate Care

Resource Types

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  • Case Study (6)
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  • Data / Research (22)
  • Financing (4)
  • Guidance (41)
  • Implementation Strategies (45)
  • Law / Summary (22)
  • News (8)
  • Opinion (9)
  • Presentation/Webinar (20)
  • Program Instructions (14)
  • Real Story (10)
  • State Teams (20)

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American Academy of Pediatrics
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FosterClub
Generations United
Juvenile Law Center
National Alliance of Children's Trust and Prevention Funds
National Association of Counsel for Children
National Conference of State Legislatures
National Indian Child Welfare Association
National Governors Association
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