Prevention

West Virginia has submitted and received approval for this 5-Year plan to utilize Family First Prevention Services in addressing the child welfare crisis in the state, building on previous prevention... (Read more)

On September 8, 2020, Washington D.C. received approval of their Title IV-E Prevention Plan from the federal Childen's Bueau. View the plan here .(Read more)

North Dakota was the seventh state in the country to receive approval of its plan in August of 2020. View the plan here . Learn more about North Dakota's... (Read more)

As state and local child welfare leaders examine new and existing prevention services outlined by the Family First, the Annie E. Casey Foundation has developed Fiscal Analysis for Family First:... (Read more)

Family First Act underscores the importance of children growing up in families and seeks to avoid the traumatic experience of children being separated from their families and entering foster care... (Read more)

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) embraces Family First implementation as an opportunity to expand the choices and support we provide to children, youth and families... (Read more)

NCCD created a resource to help agencies with their Family First efforts. As the first organization to have an independent technical review process approved by ACF and as a partner... (Read more)

Family Centered Treatment as an evidence-based, and now deemed, well-supported trauma treatment model of home-based family therapy is well positioned to support families as part of FFA. FCT is categorized... (Read more)

Family First was signed into law February 9, 2018. Family Fist offers exciting possibilities for communities within the State of Kansas to be responsive, supportive and be a part of... (Read more)

The North Dakota Department of Human Services is accepting public comment on its draft plan for preventative services and programs aimed at keeping children out of foster homes. The draft... (Read more)