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July 26, 2022

How do jurisdictions ensure that youth in care receive the academic credits they have earned when they move?

This information packet provides guidance on how to help youth in foster care keep their academic credits when they have to change schools.

May 18, 2018

What is the impact of substance abuse on child welfare?

This list provides key resources for leaders to consider when evaluating the impact of substance abuse on child welfare.

February 16, 2018

How can we select the right tool to help us better assess children’s safety, permanency, and well-being needs?

This information packet helps in selecting and implementing child screening and assessment tools to inform case decision-making.

February 06, 2018

Can you tell us about a few agencies that have systems of care?

The system of care approach was developed to better serve children with serious mental health conditions. Learn more about them.

February 06, 2018

What safety and risk assessment tools are used in tribal child welfare?

This information packet provides an overview of the tools tribal child welfare agencies use to assess safety of the children in their care.

February 06, 2018

What are some examples of evidence-informed practices to keep children safe and promote permanency?

This packet provides information about evidence-informed programs that aim to keep children safe and families together.

February 06, 2018

What are the elements of an effective hotline system?

Hotline systems provide the first contact between the public and the child protection agency; this strategy brief outlines key elements.

February 05, 2018

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.

February 05, 2018

What are preliminary building blocks to strengthen quality supervision?

Investing in supervisory quality can help an agency protect itself from high turnover; this resource list provides guidance.

February 04, 2018

Is there an effective policy framework for oversight and monitoring of the use of psychotropic medication by youth in out-of-home care?

Given the high rate of psychotropic medication use by youth in out-of-home care, it is vital to establish effective oversight plans.

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