U.S. Administration for Children and Families – October 05, 2022 A judge’s reasonable efforts decisions at child welfare hearings may avoid separating families and help children achieve permanency faster.1 As a result, judges play a critical role in child welfare … Read More
Resources
Addressing the Impacts of Parent and Caregiver Loss on Children (Includes audio)
U.S. Administration for Children and Families – October 27, 2022 Losing a parent or caregiver is a tragic and life-changing event for a child. Supporting children and families who have experienced loss is deeply embedded in the strategic goals and … Read More
Resources to Help Children and Families in the Aftermath of a Hurricane
Trying to cope during a traumatic situation is tough for an adult, but for a child it is even more complex. Below are some resources for parents, caregivers, and child-serving professionals that provide tips for talking with and helping children and youth cope after a disaster. Talking … Read More
Breaking the Stigma and Changing the Narrative: Strategies for Supporting Expectant and Parenting Youth Involved in Systems of Care.
Linking Systems of Care for Children and Youth Project. Center for the Study of Social Policy. National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges. 2022 AbstractExpectant and parenting youth involved in systems of care represent a unique intersection of developmental … Read More
Incorporating Social Determinants of Health and Equity in Practice to Address Sexual and Reproductive Health for Young People Involved in Foster Care
September 2022 Rachel Rosenberg, PhD, MSW Nia-Simone Woods, BA Karlee Naylon Julia Tallant, BA This brief aims to provide child welfare practice professionals (e.g., caseworkers) information about the societal conditions that influence young peoples’ sexual and reproductive health—the “social determinants … Read More
Louisiana’s Families in Need of Services
Laws Providing the Right Services to
Children and Families
By Curtis Nelson, Jr. Everyone monitoring news outlets have heard comments that more needs to be done to prevent children from engaging in criminal activity, which, due to their minor status, is referred to as delinquency activity. Concerns about public … Read More
My Community Cares: Strengthening Families and Supporting Communities
By Michelle R. Gros What do Louisiana judges and attorneys, pots of gumbo, popsicles in parks, medical mobile units, egg hunts, care baskets, block parties, drive-through services and resources, supporting families, foster care and community conversations have in common? My … Read More
Understanding Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Resource Guide for Professionals Referring to Treatment
SUD treatment is dependent on the needs of the individual. The type, length, andintensity of treatment is determined by the severity of the SUD, types of substancesused, support systems available, prior life experiences, and behavioral, physical,gender, cultural, cognitive, and/or social … Read More
DISPROPORTIONALITIES AND DISPARITIES IN CHILD WELFARE A Supplement to Understanding Substance Use Disorders, Treatment, and Family Recovery: A Guide for Child Welfare Professionals
This tool is a companion resource to the online tutorial Understanding Substance Use Disorders,Treatment, and Family Recovery: A Guide for Child Welfare Professionals. The National Center onSubstance Abuse and Child Welfare (NCSACW) offers free online tutorials to: 1) help professionalsincrease … Read More
Chosen Affirming Family Finding
This factsheet describes Chosen Affirming Family Finding, an intervention for working with young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or other diverse identity and involved with the child welfare system to expand their family network, including chosen family. … Read More