COVID-19

NCSL staff and child welfare experts expect many older youth in the child welfare system will experience disruptions in their lives due to social distancing measures necessary to slow the... (Read more)

In response to the evolving COVID-19 crisis, some states have released guidance and directives to ensure children in congregate care placements remain safe and healthy. As always, NCSL recommend talking... (Read more)

As we learn more about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its immediate impacts, NICWA is developing greater awareness of the potential far-reaching impacts it may have on different populations, systems,... (Read more)

The National Conference of State Legislatures released guidance for legislators regarding how to support child welfare professionals during this crisis. NCSL urges legislatures to ensure their child welfare professionals know... (Read more)

In response to the COVID19 pandemic the FCT Foundation will be updating different resources and guidance for FCT Practitioners and Human Services workers. For FCT resources click here .(Read more)

The Children's Defense Fund wants to make sure children and families have the information they need to navigate these unsettling times. You will find tools and resources they have collected... (Read more)

Children's Bureau released guidance regarding several areas of existing flexibility under title IV-E including enhanced foster care maintenance payment (FCMP) rates, modifying foster family home licensing standards, temporary absences from... (Read more)

Children's Bureau released this Information Memorandum (IM) to inform on best practices, resources, and recommendations for using foster care as a support for families in a way that mitigates the... (Read more)

The spread of the coronavirus continues to be a top concern and, while the federal government leads the national response to COVID-19, state lawmakers are taking extra steps to respond... (Read more)

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act known as the ‘‘CARES Act’’ authorized more than $2 trillion to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for individuals, governments, nonprofit... (Read more)