Date: May 22–23, 2024 This conference will discuss the critical role that child welfare leadership plays in workforce resilience, well-being, and dedication and systems change in child welfare. The 2024 CWVE will raise awareness of successful and equitable leadership, share leadership journeys, and facilitate connections among child welfare leaders and professionals, ...

Resource: An Introduction to the Child Welfare Community Collaborations Grantees and Strategies

This brief (PDF, 17 pages) provides an overview of the grantees and strategies funded through the Community Collaborations to Strengthen and Preserve Families Initiative (CWCC). The brief outlines the CWCC’s goals, timeline, and technical assistance; describes each of the 13 CWCC grantees; and summarizes the strategies used in CWCC projects. ...

2024 National Foster Care Month

May is National Foster Care Month. The 2024 theme, Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities, highlights the need to create a child welfare system that authentically engages and supports young people who are preparing to leave foster care. Learn more.

Resource: Leveraging The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Program for Eligible Youth Experiencing or At-Risk of Experiencing Homelessness

This information memorandum (PDF, 14 pages) provides guidance to Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) grantees regarding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Program. This resource provides information to ensure eligible young adults experiencing or at-risk of experiencing homelessness who have previously been ...

Resource: Integrating Behavioral Health

This webpage contains resources on behavioral health for the following audiences: For Parents and Caregivers For Teens and Young Adults For Providers For American Indian and Alaska Native Communities For Grant Recipients For Individuals Supporting Early Childhood Needs Additional resources on maternal health, mental health, and substance use are provided. Learn more. ...

Resource: Strengthening Support for Adolescents and Young Adults in ACF Programs

This Dear Colleague Letter (PDF, 9 pages) provides information on young people’s unique developmental stage and suggests approaches and resources for incorporating practices into programs to meet their particular needs. This letter includes information on co-regulation practices, youth peer support, and authentically partnering with youth with lived experience. Learn more. ...

Resource: Parenting in Racially, Culturally, and Ethnically Diverse Adoptive Families

This fact sheet (PDF, 16 pages) provides information to help adoptive families support their child in developing a healthy racial, cultural, and ethnic identity and live a vibrant multicultural life. The fact sheet discusses the need for parents and families to examine their thoughts and biases and explores the importance ...

Observance: National Child Abuse Prevention Month

National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect. The month seeks to elevate prevention services and supports to help parents, other caregivers, and communities protect children and strengthen families. Learn more. ...

Resource: Talking About Mental Health: Tips for Parents and Caregivers from Young People

This tip sheet (PDF, 2 pages) shares guidance from young people who have experienced mental health challenges about what they wish parents and caregivers would say and do when talking about mental health. Learn more (PDF, 2 pages).

Resource: Visioning for Prevention: Conversation Starters

This guide engages child welfare agency staff and partners with activities to start a dialogue and create a vision for a more prevention-focused child welfare system. Learn more.

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