Advocacy Tools

The Family First represents the most significant piece of federal child welfare legislation enacted in recent history. Chapin Hall is collaborating with jurisdictions and organizations across the country as they... (Read more)

The Alliance for Early Success hosted a webinar to discuss the status of Family First, the role of early childhood advocates in Family First implementation, and the role that racism... (Read more)

Generations United released a new toolkit that feature grandfamilies-related content on the racism, bias and justice in the juvenile justice system, policing and courts and how it impacts African American... (Read more)

Generations United released a new toolkit that feature grandfamilies-related content on the racism, bias and justice in the juvenile justice system, policing and courts and how it impacts American Indian... (Read more)

While in-person visitation is the best way to support families, it isn’t always possible during this emergency. Now more than ever, it is critically important that birth and foster parents... (Read more)

Caseworkers should be prepared to address a number of ethical dilemmas that may occur when working with children, youth, and families. The Child Welfare Information Gateway released resources that can... (Read more)

The Department of Child Safety in the state of Arizona released guidance and resources to support virtual parenting time. Information include how to prepare parents and caregivers in advance to... (Read more)

The Child Welfare Capacity Building Collaborative released released a podcast that explores how a child welfare agency can work with partners to ensure services focus on prevention in alignment with... (Read more)

The Child Welfare Information Gateway released strategies and permanency plans child welfare agencies have used to improve permanency outcomes for children. The website also offers relevant statistics and the history... (Read more)

Children's Bureau and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) release resources on staying safe from COVID-19 that include tips on everyday preventive actions you can take and links to... (Read more)