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Resource: National Adoption Month Outreach Toolkit

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). 

Resource: Child Safety Forward Implementation Study Final Report

This report (PDF, 46 pages) describes findings from Child Safety Forward (CSF), a three-year initiative to develop multidisciplinary strategies and responses to address serious or near-death injuries and fatalities resulting from child abuse or neglect. This report provides a project overview, a description of the methodology, and a discussion of ...

Resource: Federal Funding to Support LGBTQIA2S+ Children, Youth, Young Adults, and Families

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 ...

Child Welfare Workforce Development Month

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.  ...

Report: Child Exploitation in Special Areas and Populations

This report (PDF, 33 pages) explores the dynamics of combating child exploitation in these unique federal jurisdiction settings: Indian country, military installations, unaccompanied noncitizen minors entering the United States, cruise ships, and commercial flights. Learn more (PDF, 33 pages).    ...

Y2CONNECT.org

What is Y2CONNECT? Y2CONNECT is an initiative that connects Baltimore, MD, youth to clinical and community-based programs and resources to assist them in the transition to adulthood. This comprehensive resource seeks to improve the health of young people in Baltimore City by showcasing accessible, local, youth-focused health and non-health resources. The ...

Resource: Dear Colleague Letter: Equity in Disaster Plans

This letter (PDF, 7 pages) shares information and resources to support child welfare agencies in embedding equity in their response to emergencies and natural disasters. Learn more. 

Resource: What Does an Effective Support System Look Like?

This podcast episode explores how Alternative Family Services (AFS) successfully creates effective support systems for youth in foster care. Topics discussed include:  The importance of engagement and relationships in creating effective support systems  The role of the community in creating effective support systems  The strategies to identify supportive adults and prepare them to ...

Resource: Transition to Adulthood & Independent Living Outreach Toolkit

This toolkit provides resources and messaging for youth and professional audiences about ACF’s Resources for Youth Transitioning to Adulthood collection. Messaging in the toolkit can be shared with agencies, schools, youth groups, or community centers to feature on their social media pages, websites, and newsletters. Learn more.  ...

Resource: Court Improvement Programs: Collaboration Between Child Welfare Agencies and Legal and Judicial Communities

This fact sheet (PDF, 14 pages) describes the Court Improvement Program and focuses on collaboration and relationship building between legal and judicial communities and child welfare agencies. This fact sheet provides several examples of successful and promising approaches. Learn more. 
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