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State Action on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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The National Conference of State Legislatures brings you up-to-date, real-time information about bills related to and responding to COVID-19 that have been introduced in the 50 states and the District... (Read more)

Blueprint for Practice: Chapin Hall’s Approach to Building and Sustaining a Practice Model

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Practice models shape the behavior, skills, and competencies of the workforce with the goal of improving safety, permanency and well-being outcomes for the children, youth, and families they serve. The... (Read more)

Supporting Clients in Under-resourced Communities during the COVID-19 Pandemic

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This resource from Child Trends is based on promising practices implemented by South Ward Promise Neighborhood Partner agencies. It offers strategies to help front-line staff support their clients while working... (Read more)
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Letter from Dr. Jerry Milner, Associate Commissioner of Children's Bureau to Child Welfare Directors

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This letter is addressed to title IV-E agencies approved to operate a title IV-E extended foster care program. CB provided a copy of the letter to all child welfare directors... (Read more)
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Joint letter from the ACF and HRSA to promote family strengthening during COVID-19

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This s is a joint letter from the ACF and HRSA to promote family strengthening and virtual primary prevention during COVID-19 and beyond. As federal agencies with a collective mission... (Read more)
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SYP: What are the EARLY warning signs that a family might be approaching a crisis?

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It is critical for leaders to understand the warning signs of families that may be experiencing a crisis, and policymakers as well as as other stakeholders will use this document... (Read more)
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The Importance of a Trauma-Informed Child Welfare System

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Trauma refers to a deeply stressful experience or its short and long-term impacts. Because exposure to trauma can cause a host of problems with lifelong consequences, early screening and intervention... (Read more)

Family Support on the Frontlines of The Pandemic

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Be Strong Families stated that FRCs are helping parents and caregivers access supports, resources, and accurate information. Many are operating helplines, have rapidly expanded their resource lists, and are leveraging... (Read more)
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Comments from the National Foster Youth & Alumni Policy Council Addressing the Sex Trafficking of Children and Youth

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The National Advisory Committee on the Sex Trafficking of Children & Youth in the United States, requested public comment on best practice examples to combat sex trafficking and specifically requested... (Read more)

Courtroom Questions to Address Education During COVID-19

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The American Bar Association's Legal Center for Foster Care and Education have released information regarding what question should be asked regarding a child's education during this crisis. According to the... (Read more)
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American Academy of Pediatrics American Bar Association American Public Human Services Association Annie E. Casey Foundation Birth Parent National Network Casey Family Programs Chapin Hall Child Focus Children's Defense Fund Children's Trust Fund Alliance Child Trends Family Centered Treatment Foundation Family Focused Treatment Association Federal HHS/ACYF/CB Foster Care Alumni of America FosterClub Generations United Juvenile Law Center Mathematica National Association of Counsel for Children National Conference of State Legislatures National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges National Council on Crime & Deliquency National Governors Association National Indian Child Welfare Association Other Public Consulting Group Senate / Congress Within Our Reach Youth Villages

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Adoption Assistance Child Fatalities Courts COVID-19 Evidence-Based Practice Interstate Placement / NEICE Juvenile Justice Kinship Older Youth / Chafee Overview / General Pregnant & Parenting Prevention QRTP / Congregate Care

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Generations United
Juvenile Law Center
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National Association of Counsel for Children
National Council on Crime & Delinquency
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National Indian Child Welfare Association
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