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Child Welfare Information Gateway released information regarding positive partnerships between birth parents, caregivers, caseworkers, and/or older youth often making the difference in ensuring reunification. The information includes the lived experience... (Read more)

Children's Bureau wrote a letter to state and tribal child welfare leaders to address concerns related to filing petitions to terminate a parent’s rights (TPR) when services have not been... (Read more)

Child Trends released resources to support children’s emotional well-being amid anti-black racism, racial violence, and trauma. You can access the resources here .(Read more)

The National Governors Association released a memorandum addressing the decline in child abuse reports and supporting child well-being. You can access the memorandum below.(Read more)

The Alliance works with multiple parent groups, including the Alliance National Parent Partnership Council (ANPPC), the Birth Parent National Network (BPNN) and the Birth and Foster Parent Partnership (BFPP). We... (Read more)

For National Reunification Month, Children's Bureau's David Kelly reflects on the importance of family during this COVID-19 crisis. Mr. Kelly states that, "We can emerge from this crisis understanding just... (Read more)

The Children's Bureau and CDC hosted a webinar on how child welfare workers can maintain safety when engaged in in-person interaction with families. You can access the webinar slide presentation... (Read more)

The Children's Bureau and CDC hosted a webinar on how child welfare workers can maintain safety when engaged in in-person interaction with families. They have released resources provided during the... (Read more)

Child Trends recognize that community-based direct service providers may struggle to know how best to support families while adhering to social distancing mandates. Child Trends released a tip sheet that... (Read more)

The American Bar Association's Legal Center for Foster Care and Education have put out guidance about how child welfare agencies can prioritize the educational needs of students in foster during... (Read more)