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The Title IV-E Prevention Program Clearinghouse released new ratings for a handful of programs and services. Click the links below to learn more about each program and service: Positive Indian... (Read more)

Wisconsin's federal partners approved the state's Title IV-E Prevention Program Five-Year Plan. The plan will support the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) in safely serving more children in... (Read more)

The Family First Prevention Services Act (Family First), enacted in February 2018, created a federal entitlement with the stated purpose of reducing and preventing entry into foster care. Family First... (Read more)

Federal, state, and local governments allocate billions of dollars for services, programs, and resources dedicated to education, social services, physical and mental health, and enrichment opportunities in order to promote... (Read more)

While child maltreatment occurs in all strata of society, and most low-income families will never come into contact with the child welfare system, poverty is the most consistent and strongest... (Read more)

The transition to adulthood and self-sufficiency can be challenging for any young person. For teenagers who have been living in foster care, the transition to life outside of care can... (Read more)

This map illustrates the Status of Family First Preventions Act, to which this information came from Children's Bureau and was compiled by Don Winstead Consulting from ACF/CB. View the map... (Read more)

Domestic violence is a devastating social problem that affects every segment of the population, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, or ethnicity. Many families experiencing domestic violence also come to the... (Read more)

Protective factors are conditions or attributes of individuals, families, communities, or the larger society that, when present, promote well- being and reduce the risk for negative outcomes. These factors may... (Read more)

This report summarizes information about the types and range of measures developed to assess court, judicial, and attorney performance in child welfare cases and used to study child welfare court... (Read more)