The child welfare industry is increasingly prioritizing and investing in prevention—strategies that equip families with the tools and resources they need to thrive before their situation escalates to crisis. In support of these efforts, Chapin Hall, in partnership with the Doris Duke Foundation, developed a strategic framework to develop an integrated child and family well-being system. It provides an overview of the greater vision while outlining specific steps needed to achieve it.
The Meeting Family Needs Framework is anchored in two foundational conditions for change:
- Shared leadership with communities and lived experience
- Collaboration, synergy, shared ownership, and accountability