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Latest Trends in Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Reform
Changes in funding and policy often shape child welfare therapy, family therapy, and the juvenile justice system by directly impacting the resources available to families and the strategies employed b...
Empower Organizations: Role of Trauma Informed Training for Staff
Trauma-informed training for staff is crucial in creating resilient and supportive environments within any organization, particularly those serving individuals and families.
Improving Futures: Spotlight on Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
According to the latest report from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS), over 368,530 childrenreside in foster care. And from 1998 to today, more than 500,000 young peo...
Promoting Well-Being of Children and Families in Child Protection
Effective, evidence-basedservicesarepivotalfor addressing the underlyingfactors that may lead to child maltreatment.Well-tested and proven strategiesthatsupport families in their community andpromote ...
Child Welfare Workforce Challenges: Strategies for Success
Child welfare workforce challenges are a prevalent issue that can have significant implications for the care and support provided to vulnerable children and families. High turnover rates, difficulties...
Functional Family Therapy & Family First Prevention Services Act
The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA), signed into law in 2018, provides funding to help prevent child abuse and neglect in the U.S. The law changes the way states receive federal child wel...
Alarming Foster Care Statistics That Cannot Be Ignored
Understanding child welfare and foster care statistics allows organizations to create and implement policies that protect, heal, and serve children and families.
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