Advocacy Tools

Generations United is actively monitoring the evolving situation presented by COVID-19 and its impact on intergenerational connections around the world. They will share responses and resources here.(Read more)

Generations United recognize that grandparents and other relative caregivers stepped up to care for grandchildren in the wake of the opioid epidemic and helped prevent many children entering foster care... (Read more)

NCSC's Zach and Danielle are joined by Karen Lash, federal grants guru, who helps them understand the federal block/formula/open-end reimbursement funds (AKA pass-through funds) available to court systems navigating COVID-19... (Read more)

The public health and economic effects of the coronavirus are top concerns for state lawmakers. During this unprecedented national crisis, policymakers are paying close attention to the well-being of children,... (Read more)

Are you interested in evaluating a child welfare program or service? Join child welfare evaluation experts for the Evidence-Building Academy (the Academy), offered at no cost to participants. The Academy... (Read more)

In this letter from Children’s Bureau Associate Commissioner, Jerry Milner, he addresses child welfare leaders. He urges child welfare leaders to work with emergency management and public health leaders to... (Read more)

This All County Letter (ACL) will provide guidance regarding new resources and flexibilities intended to support the emergency care and placement needs of children and nonminor dependents at risk of... (Read more)

This website provides a list of websites that focus on State-specific guidelines and responses to the COVID-19 emergency. 2-1-1, a free social services hotline, is also a central point of... (Read more)

This checklist can help to direct attention towards areas of emergency response or planning so that no critical function is overlooked. Read more here(Read more)

The National Conference of State Legislature has compiled four resource guides to help state legislators address the negative impacts of the COVID-19 crisis on children, families and caseworkers involved with... (Read more)