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National Association of Counsel for Children

The Guardian: A Quarterly Law Journal Published by NACC

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Advocacy Tools
The Guardian is a quarterly law journal published by the National Association of Counsel for Children (NACC) exclusively for its members. However, NACC has made the fall volume of their... (Read more)

Child Welfare Courts During a Public Health Crisis

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Advocacy Tools
Children’s Advocacy Institute, Children’s Right's, Juvenile Law Center, National Association of Counsel for Children, National Center for Youth Law, and Youth Law Center released a joint letter to urge Courts... (Read more)
Courts

Seen, Heard, and Represented: A Policymaker’s Guide to Counsel for Kids

Law / Summary
In child protection court proceedings, attorneys typically represent the child protection agency and parents.2 As recognized parties to the case, the child protection agency and parents present and challenge evidence... (Read more)
Overview / General

Every Kid Needs a Family Website

Implementation Strategies
The purpose of this site is to provide information and advocacy tools to assist judges, attorneys, and advocates in making decisions regarding the placement of children that reflect the least... (Read more)
QRTP / Congregate Care
COVID-19
Courts

Understanding Racial Trauma and Institutional Racism to Improve Cultural Responsiveness, Race Equity, and Implicit Bias in Child Welfare Cases

Advocacy Tools
Guidance
In this webinar recording from the National Association of Counsel for Children, presenters discussed Racial Trauma and Institutional Racism in the field of child welfare, particularly through agencies charged with... (Read more)
Overview / General

National Association of Counsel for Children COVID-19 Resource Hub

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Advocacy Tools
National Association of Counsel for Children is collecting and sharing resources here to keep our community informed and prepared to safeguard the rights and well-being of young people. Read more... (Read more)
COVID-19

Joint Statement on the Role of the Child Welfare Court Community in Response to the Pandemic

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Guidance
The National Association of Counsel for Children, Children's Rights, Juvenile Law Center, Children's Advocacy Institute, Youth Law Center and the National Center for Youth Law have released a joint statement... (Read more)
Courts

National Association of Counsel for Children COVID-19 Page

Guidance
NACC is collecting and sharing resources to keep the community informed and prepared to safeguard the rights and wellbeing of young people. Resources include: Federal Communication and Guidance Tip Sheets... (Read more)
COVID-19

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American Academy of Pediatrics American Bar Association American Public Human Services Association Annie E. Casey Foundation Birth Parent National Network Casey Family Programs Chapin Hall Child Focus Children's Defense Fund Children's Trust Fund Alliance Child Trends Family Centered Treatment Foundation Family Focused Treatment Association Federal HHS/ACYF/CB Foster Care Alumni of America FosterClub Generations United Juvenile Law Center Mathematica National Association of Counsel for Children National Conference of State Legislatures National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges National Council on Crime & Deliquency National Governors Association National Indian Child Welfare Association Other Public Consulting Group Senate / Congress Within Our Reach Youth Villages

Topics

Adoption Assistance Child Fatalities Courts COVID-19 Evidence-Based Practice Interstate Placement / NEICE Juvenile Justice Kinship Older Youth / Chafee Overview / General Pregnant & Parenting Prevention QRTP / Congregate Care

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