Advocacy Tools

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)