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Reinforcing a Strong Foundation: Equitable Supports for Basic Needs of Grandfamilies

The 2021 State of Grandfamilies in America Annual Report Download the press release Download the executive summary Download the full report Download the full report in Spanish Download the infographic Watch the recording of the event There are 2.6 million … Read More

State of Babies Yearbook 2022

Babies Are Born With Unlimited Potential The story of America’s babies has never been more important. The State of Babies Yearbook: 2022 makes clear that our nation’s systems have not ensured all babies have the supports they need to thrive. A nation … Read More

Children and COVID-19: State Data Report:

Powerpoint information as presented – recapping data from states on COVID-19. A Joint Report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association: Summary of Publicly Reported Data from 49 states, NYC, DC, PR, and GU. Version: 5/5/22. … Read More

Promoting the Well-Being of Black, Native, Latinx, and Asian Youth Involved in Systems of Care.

This report examines the importance and multidimensional nature of well-being, in general, and the well-being of Black, Native, Latinx, and Asian youth involved in systems of care, in particular.  Linking Systems of Care for Children and Youth Project. Center for … Read More

Shifting the Perceptions and Treatment of Black, Native, and Latinx Youth Involved in Systems of Care

The purpose of this report is to examine the nature and impact of distorted racial perceptions of Black, Native, and Latinx youth involved in systems of care; identify the ways in which these systems are failing them due to distorted … Read More

IDENTIFYING THE INTERSECTION OF TRAUMA AND SEXUAL ORIENTATION AND GENDER IDENTITY: PART II: THE SCREENER

NCTSN RESOURCE  Resource Description Is intended for use with children and youth ages 7-18 and their caregiver(s). The screener seeks to highlight common risk factors and the critical importance of screening for trauma exposure, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and post-traumatic … Read More

Identifying the Intersection of Trauma and Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity. Part I: Key Considerations.

NCTSN RESOURCE  Resource Description Addresses why providers should ask about sexual orientation and gender identity, identifies the intersection of trauma, sexual orientation and gender identity, and provides goals for the screener. This resource also includes what studies have revealed about … Read More

Free Toolkit Assesses Life Skills Youth Need for Independence

An updated version of the Casey Life Skills (CLS) toolkit is now available with recent revisions made using a diversity and equity lens. The updated toolkit includes two new skill areas—civic engagement and navigating the child welfare system—and a supplemental assessment that … Read More

New Child Welfare Journal – Family Integrity and Justice Quarterly

A new child welfare journal, Family Integrity & Justice Quarterly, recently released its inaugural issue, which focused on harms created by the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA). The journal’s editors and writers point out problems with ASFA’s passage and implementation, including … Read More

April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month

Every April, the Children’s Bureau observes National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) to raise public awareness of child abuse and neglect, recommit efforts and resources aimed at protecting children and strengthening families, and promote community involvement through activities that support … Read More