David Chadwick was “an international pioneer in identifying, treating and preventing child abuse and a recognized expert in the field who started a movement” which included a call to end child abuse. Led by Dr. Chadwick, San Diego’s Children’s Hospital … Read More
Author Archives: Jamar Little
Leveraging Title IV-E To Advance High-Quality Legal Representation & Training
NEW FEDERAL RULEMAKING FOR CHILD WELFARE LEGAL REPRESENTATION In May 2024, the U.S. Children’s Bureau published a new regulation regarding Foster Care Legal Representation. The new rule codifies and expands the opportunity for federal matching funding for legal services that … Read More
Pain in the Nation: The Epidemics of Alcohol, Drug, and Suicide Deaths 2024.
Special Feature: Polysubstance Use and Emerging Drug Overdose Trends. Introduction Over the past two decades, deaths from alcohol, drugs, and suicide in the United States have all increased alarmingly. This critical public health issue intertwines with several other concerning trends: … Read More
FAMILY JUSTICE JOURNAL
INTRODUCTION In January, as I finished giving testimony in our state legislature, the chair of the committee spoke up. She knew the dependency case involving my grandson had just ended. “Congratulations,” she said, “on finalizing the adoption of your grandson.” … Read More
Back to School 2024: New Louisiana Laws Will Affect Schools, Kids, Teens and Families
New Louisiana laws are going into effect that will impact the upcoming school year. The Louisiana Department of Education is putting together a legislative guide for parents to review all the changes in discipline, school choice and academics that will … Read More
Louisiana Schools Chief Calls for Stricter Discipline, Return to Classroom ‘Law and Order’
Louisiana’s top education official wants schools to crack down on misbehavior when students return, arguing that stricter discipline will restore order and promote learning. In a memo Monday, state Superintendent of Education Cade Brumley urged school district leaders to “recommit … Read More
Young Leaders Tackle Key Issues That Affect Black Children and Families’ Well-being
In its third annual Juneteenth webinar, Child Trends highlighted the work of five young leaders (ages 30 and under) who are dedicated to addressing key issues that disproportionately impact the Black community: housing, gun violence, maternal health, youth mental health, and … Read More
What They Are Saying: Child Welfare Reauthorization Delivers First-In-A-Generation Wins for Parents and Families
After an extensive year-long review of child welfare programs in Title IV-B of the Social Security Act, the Ways and Means Committee unanimously passed a bipartisan reauthorization and reform package for child welfare programs. The Protecting America’s Children by Strengthening Families Act … Read More
Media Guide FAQs
ABOUT THIS GUIDE As the long-time operators of the National Human Trafficking Hotline, Polaris knows how pervasive human trafficking is in the United States. Every year, we answer calls, texts, and chats from tens of thousands of people impacted by … Read More
Perceived Social and Emotional Support Among Teenagers: United States, July 2021–December 2022
Introduction The teen years represent a period of both biological and social transition, resulting in new and unique stressors. Teenagers with social and emotional support are better equipped to handle these stressors and are less likely to experience a variety … Read More