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
Child Well-Being
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
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
Child Opportunity Index
This Valuable Data Tool Informs Policies that Shape Child Opportunity Jan 25, 2022, 11:00 AM, Posted by Dolores Acevedo-Garcia Millions of children live in neighborhoods with limited access to safe housing, green space, or good schools. Data can inform efforts by … Read More
Trauma-Informed Youth Transitions in Tribal Child Welfare
The Capacity Building Center for Tribes’ Tribal Information Exchange released a series of tip sheets on trauma-informed practice in tribal child welfare. One of the tip sheets, Trauma-Informed Youth Transitions in Tribal Child Welfare, focuses on helping tribal child welfare professionals … Read More
Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Children’s Behavior
A guide from AdoptUSKids aims to help parent group leaders support discussions between parents and caregivers about trauma and its effects. The goal of these discussions is to be able to better respond to the behaviors of children affected by trauma and … Read More
National Quality Improvement Center Collaborative Community Court Teams
The Center for Children and Family Futures (CCFF) just released two briefs highlighting the efforts of these teams to improve safety, permanency, well-being, and recovery. The Program Summary Brief focuses on implementation strategies, accomplishments, and lessons. The Evaluation Summary Brief, … Read More
Child Maltreatment Report 2020
This report presents national data about child abuse and neglect known to child protective services agencies in the United States during federal fiscal year 2020. Release date: January 2022. Child Maltreatment 2020 is the latest edition of the annual Child … Read More