Young Adults

Promising Practice: Pre-Arraignment Diversion for Emerging Adults

Posted by Jamar Little on March 5, 2024 | Featured

Executive Summary In this report, we collate a set of promising practices to support the implementation of pre-arraignment diversion programs for emerging adults. Emerging adults are roughly between 18-25 years of age and are uniquely situated between the developmental stages … Read More

Tags: Child Welfare, Child Well-Being, Data, Emerging Adult Justice Project, Incarceration, Juvenile Justice, Resources, Young Adults, Youth Engagement

The Biden-Harris Administration Awards $20 Million to Launch First National Center to Support Mental Health Services in the Child Welfare System

Posted by Jamar Little on October 3, 2023 | Featured

Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) through the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) awarded $20 million to launch the first-ever National Center for Child Welfare Competent Mental Health Services (the Center). As part of HHS’ Roadmap … Read More

Tags: ACF, Center for Adoption Support and Education, Child Welfare, Child Well-Being, Mental Health, Safety Permanency & Wellbeing, Tribes, Young Adults