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This brief (PDF, 14 pages) helps collaborative teams (e.g., child welfare, public health, courts, substance use disorder (SUD) and mental disorder treatment staff, other community partners) formally assess existing policies to determine whether, and to what extent, they contribute to disproportionate and disparate outcomes for the families being served. Learn ...
This animated video offers those who work with, coach, teach, or care for adolescents a brief introduction to co-regulation support rooted in evidence-informed strategies to foster self-regulation in youth. From their middle school years through young adulthood, youth need trusted adults to help them build self-regulation. Learn more and watch. ...
This report examines how poverty passes from one generation to another, identifies potential policies and programs to reduce it, and makes recommendations to address gaps in data and research. Learn more. 
This toolkit (PDF, 14 pages) contains communication tools, resources, and information to help spread the word about National Adoption Month (NAM) this November. Learn more (PDF, 14 pages). 
This resource (PDF, 4 pages) outlines how child welfare agencies can use federal funds to support the provision of services, interventions, and supports to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and Two-Spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) children, youth, young adults, and their caregivers. This resource also discusses ways to support training for ...
This brief (PDF, 9 pages) shares lessons learned from the Fathers and Continuous Learning in Child Welfare (FCL) project, and describes ways fatherhood programs can use partnerships, including:   Identifying and locating fathers  Increasing credibility with fathers   Connecting fathers and families to resources   Creating a more cohesive client experience   Expanding capacity to serve diverse fathers   Documenting and ...
September is Child Welfare Workforce Development Month (CWWDM). CWWDM celebrates the work of child welfare and social work professionals, leaders, and students. This webpage features CWWDM materials, including posters, certificates, a schedule of events, infographics, activities, and more. Learn more.  ...
This resource provides information, strategies, and worksheets for advancing racial equity through an inclusive and equitable approach to problem exploration. Learn more.  
This toolkit supports out-of-school time (OST) and school-age child care system leaders, technical assistance associates, and program providers. The toolkit provides resources for system and program leaders on these topics:  Trauma  Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and Mental Health Support  Family Engagement Strategies  This toolkit can be used as a supplement for OST programming and curricula ...
This infographic (PDF, 6 pages) provides an overview of LGBTQIA2S+ youth experiencing homelessness, effects of housing instability on youth identifying as LGBTQIA2S+, family support, mental health challenges, and adversities specific to LGBTQIA2S+. The infographic also provides resources and support services specific to LGBTQIA2S+ youth experiencing homelessness. Learn more.  ...
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