Advocacy Tools

All families need support at different times and intensity from family, friends, and neighbors. Additionally, many families access public resources and services at some point. These programs range from public... (Read more)

American Academy of Pediatrics released a Family First Advocacy Toolkit and announced a May 1 Family First Day of Action! This toolkit will support AAP members and chapters in their... (Read more)

The Annie E. Casey Foundation has developed a downloadable tool kit to help child welfare leaders, advocates, private providers and others talk about how the Family First Prevention Services Act... (Read more)

Zero To Three released a toolkit that includes an overview of what judges and stakeholders should know FFA and SBCTs, a comparison of Family First provisions and SBCT, talking points... (Read more)

The Center for the Study of Social Policy released a brief that outlines 10 opportunities for states to leverage Family First to both advance equity and promote better outcomes for... (Read more)

In partnership with the National Juvenile Defender Center, the NCJFCJ has created Addressing Bias in Delinquency and Child Welfare Systems, a bench card emphasizing that “eliminating racial and ethnic disparities... (Read more)

Engaging stakeholders in ongoing strategic planning, monitoring, and reporting efforts is crucial to child welfare agencies’ success in achieving their goals and improving outcomes for children, youth, and families. The... (Read more)