How have states implemented parental rights restoration and reinstatement?
Parental rights restoration is an option for some youth when parents have addressed the issues that led to the termination of their rights.
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Guardianship Assistance Policy and Implementation: A National Analysis of Federal and State Policies and Programs
Interviews with state guardianship experts and a policy analysis reveal variations in state subsidy rates and strategies for effective use of guardianship as a permanency option.
Life of Hope Award presented to Tony Shellman
This award recognizes individuals for an enduring commitment to ensuring the safety and success of children, families and the communities where they live.
Implementing Evidence-Based Child Welfare: The New York City Experience
This report describes the New York City Administration for Children’s Services experience incorporating 11 evidence-based and evidence-informed practice models into its continuum of preventive services.
2015 Out-of-Home Care Analysis: Key Findings for Service Delivery
This inaugural From Data to Practice report explores the relationship between services and outcomes in a cohort of youth served in CFS out-of-home care.
Partnerships for Permanency in Sacramento County
Permanency case reviews (PCRs) are being used in Sacramento to explore youth’s permanency options and help them find lifelong families.
Strategies to Promote Research Use in Child Welfare
This research brief highlights the gap between research and practice in child welfare and identifies potential opportunities to increase use of research in the field.
Supporting Lifelong Families: Steps Child Welfare Agencies Can Take to Prevent Children From Re-entering Foster Care
This action plan highlights the actions child welfare leaders can take to reduce re-entries into foster care and support long-term permanency.
Supporting Lifelong Families: Ensuring Long-Lasting Permanency and Well-Being
This research brief addresses re-entries into foster care, relevant programs and services, and recommendations for supporting long-term permanency.
Strategies for Successfully Recruiting and Retaining Preferred-Placement Foster Homes for American Indian Children
This brief highlights strategies used by tribal and state teams working to increase the number of foster parents for American Indian children.
