Fostercare

Quick Reference Guide: Federal Laws Supporting Youth in Foster Care Transitioning to Adulthood

Posted by Susan Shaffette on February 20, 2020 | Featured

The following federal laws specifically support the needs of older youth in foster care, and those transitioning to adulthood. Attorneys and advocates should understand how to use them, in addition to the many child welfare laws that support the safety, … Read More

Tags: Foster Care, Fostercare, Safety, Transitioning, Youth

Reasonable Efforts as Prevention

Posted by Susan Shaffette on November 6, 2018 | Featured

by Jerry Milner and David Kelly – November 6, 2006 Far too often the wrong examples drive child welfare policy and practice in the United States. We see it time and time again in jurisdictions where there is a child fatality; … Read More

Tags: Child Abuse, Child Welfare Policy, Children's Bureau, Children's Justice ACT, Foster Care, Foster Child, Foster Youth, Fostercare, Prevention, Reasonable Efforts, Reunification, Safety, Safety Permanency & Well-being, Safety Permanency & Wellbeing