A new publication from the Capacity Building Center for Tribes presents a collection of resources designed to improve the safety, permanency, and recovery outcomes for American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) children and families experiencing domestic violence and substance use and the communities in … Read More
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Cutting Child Poverty In Half and More: Pandemic-era Lessons From Child and Family Advocates and Organizers
The United States accomplished an impressive feat in 2020–21: enacting federal policy reforms that halved child poverty and uplifted low-income families amidst a global pandemic. Many of the reforms, though temporary, were unprecedented in U.S. history, representing a sea change … Read More
The Impact of Chronic Underfunding on America’s Public Health System: Trends, Risks, and Recommendations
A strong public health system serves as a cornerstone of well-being and prosperity for the nation and the world. The foundation of such a system includes a focus on evidence-based interventions, an emphasis on prevention and health equity, and, critically, … Read More
Letters: U.S. Surgeon General Takes Important Stand on Parental Stress
The recent advisory by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy highlights the significant stress faced by parents, impacting family stability and child welfare. This stress, often overlooked, stems from the challenges of balancing work, caregiving and navigating environmental demands. As … Read More
Students with Disabilities and Bullying: Top Five Things for Parents, Educators, and Students to Know
1. The impact – Bullying affects a student’s ability to learn Many students with disabilities are already addressing unique challenges in school. When they are bullied, it can directly impact their ability to learn and grow. Bullying is not a … Read More
Preventing Substance Use Among Young Adults With Disabilities
In 2021, approximately 3.2 million or about 6.8 percent of people between the ages of 14 and 24 were living with a physical or mental disability. Although data on young people with disabilities are limited, recent evidence highlights the increased … Read More
Toolkit Provides Mental Health and Substance Use Support for Families Across the Lifespan
A new toolkit from the National Family Support Technical Assistance Center (NFSTAC) provides resources for families on best practices related to mental health and substance use challenges across the lifespan and to improve individual and family access to support and … Read More
Training Resources for Professionals Who Support Kin Caregivers
The Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network released a free collection of mental-health training resources for professionals who support kin caregivers and grandfamilies. The compilation, Guide for Providers: No-Cost Training Resources on Kinship/Grandfamily Mental Health Needs, includes more than 100 resources, many … Read More
Fathers as Partners in Child Welfare, Focus of New Digital Dialogue
The Children’s Bureau Learning and Coordination Center (CBLCC) recently hosted a digital dialogue—a video-recorded conversation—about the importance of fathers’ involvement and partnership in child welfare. While fathers play a critical role in the safety, permanency, and well-being of their children, they … Read More