Prevention

Mathematica released a brief overview document describing how they work with states and counties to support them with Family First implementation, such as helping states conduct needs assessments, select evidence-based... (Read more)

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Office for Victims of Crime (OVC) is seeking applications for a demonstration initiative that will build on past efforts... (Read more)

A flow chart that tracks the various requirements for a state to be able to claim prevention services to Title IV-E. It includes requirements that the child/family, case plan, and... (Read more)

A program called Youth Villages started in Tennessee more than 30 years ago. In that time, it has helped that state both improve the lives of foster kids and save... (Read more)

Dr. Gretchen Hull, president of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, tells the story of a young mother in her practice struggling to provide care for her... (Read more)

Based on an article first published in the Dallas Morning News, Valerie Borum Smith, MD, FAAP, tells the story of Ashley, age 15 and entering foster care, and how her... (Read more)

Zero To Three released a toolkit that includes an overview of what judges and stakeholders should know FFA and SBCTs, a comparison of Family First provisions and SBCT, talking points... (Read more)

An overview of Family First provisions relating to prevention provisions that impact older youth. Provides implementation and planning strategies, as well as advocacy opportunities. Check it out here(Read more)

This report chronicles the story of Austin’s In Home Services program. It is told in the voices of those leading the work. It is a story with multiple participants —... (Read more)

To instruct tribal title IV-E agencies administering or supervising the administration of title IV-E under sections 479B and 471(a) of the Act on the title IV-E prevention program requirements. Attachment... (Read more)