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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)

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)

On this page you will find a growing list of Youth Law Center’s resources to aid you as you advocate for and with youth and families that are involved in... (Read more)

National Association of Counsel for Children is collecting and sharing resources here to keep our community informed and prepared to safeguard the rights and well-being of young people. Read more... (Read more)

The Center for Juvenile Justice Reform at Georgetown released a list of resources below that we will continually update. This includes general information about the virus, as well as field... (Read more)

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Children’s Bureau (CB) issues guidance to courts, attorneys and child welfare agencies during the COVID-19 public health crisis. CB urges courts to... (Read more)