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
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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
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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
Head Start Programs and Child Welfare Partnerships
Community partnerships between Head Start and Early Head Start programs and child welfare agencies can help improve the lives of the children and families they serve. By working together, programs and child welfare agencies can help ensure safety, consistency, and … Read More
Culture and Child Welfare
Culture and Child Welfare explores the important role that culture plays as a protective factor, and how child welfare intervention and prevention programs can support cultural identity. READ MORE
Guide for Providers: No-Cost Training Resources on Kinship/Grandfamily Mental Health Needs
Background Kinship families and grandfamilies form when grandparents, other relatives, or close family friends provide primary care for children whose parents are unable to do so. Kinship/ grandfamilies come together for a variety of reasons, including substance use, child welfare … Read More