A new training tool from the Children’s Bureau’s Capacity Building Center for States encourages partnerships between child welfare professionals and families with lived experience in child welfare. The Family-Agency Leadership Academy (FALA) is an online resource offering a compilation of videos, tip … Read More
Safety Permanency & Wellbeing
New Report Emphasizes Importance of Post-permanency Services
A recent report from the National Center for Enhanced Post-Adoption Support, Post-Permanency Services: A Worthwhile Investment, emphasizes how critical postpermanency services are in promoting child well-being and long-term permanency for adoptive and guardianship families. The publication highlights key research findings on … Read More
November Is National Adoption Month
The 2024 National Adoption Month campaign website has launched on Child Welfare Information Gateway. This year’s theme, “Honoring Youth: Strengthening Pathways for Lasting Bonds,” emphasizes the importance of uplifting and genuinely listening to the voices of children and youth who are adopted and … Read More
Cultivating Connections: A Message From Commissioner Rebecca Jones Gaston
Each November, we celebrate National Adoption Month by raising awareness of the many children in foster care awaiting loving, permanent homes. This month is also a time to celebrate the professionals who support these young people on their paths to … Read More
A Guide To Applying Youth Voice
Tips To Implement Youth Voice Through A Youthful Advisory Council Introduction This guide is designed for organizations that want to involve young voices and input in their practices, activities, and programs. Its aim is to offer tips and recommendations crafted … Read More
Updated State-by-State Resources Help Families Understand Permanency Options
Kinship foster families who are thinking about taking the next steps to legal permanency have many options to consider and decisions to make for their child and family’s well-being. These include selecting the most appropriate permanency option based on the … Read More
Resource Collection Supports Healthy AI/AN Families and Communities
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
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