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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)

Youth today released an op- ed written by ByJennifer Jones and Amy Templeman of the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities on 21st century child and family well being systems... (Read more)

The areas of functioning of concern that previously have not worked well for the family or the difficult to handle behaviors of the child will become even more exacerbated in... (Read more)

The coronavirus pandemic isn’t only a threat to our nation’s health. It’s having a devastating impact on many communities — especially vulnerable populations like youth in foster care, transition age... (Read more)

The Capacity Building Center for States (the Center) helps agencies build capacity to improve child welfare practice and achieve safety, permanency, and well-being for children, youth, and families. When disasters... (Read more)

As courts across the country adjust to the rapidly changing environment that COVID-19 has presented, the use of technology has become even more critical. The use of various modes of... (Read more)

As the COVID-19 pandemic is changing the world, so is it changing the courts. Judicial officers, court staff, parties, subpoenaed witnesses, attorneys, and jurors must be healthy and safe in... (Read more)

The Prevention Services Clearinghouse is pleased to announce several additions to our working list of the next programs and services planned for systematic review. The following programs and services have... (Read more)

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and anticipated economic downturn, foster and relative caregivers face a range of issues while providing critical supports for the more than 437,000 children and youth currently... (Read more)

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)