Can you share a summary of child welfare consent decrees?
This document provides information on which jurisdictions are operating under a consent decree, which are pending, and which have exited.
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Is there an effective practice model for serving crossover youth?
This list offers resources for child welfare agencies to better serve youth involved in both the child welfare and juvenile justice systems.
Why should child protection agencies become trauma-informed?
Youth in foster care have high rates of trauma exposure. A trauma-informed child protection system can mitigate trauma’s adverse effects.
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.
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.
Are there good examples of how child welfare agencies are collaborating with law enforcement?
One of the most important partnerships child welfare agencies can build is a meaningful collaboration with their police departments.
Can you share some resources about best practices in juvenile court caseloads and dependency court timeliness?
The courts play an essential role in keeping children safe and in promoting timely permanency through effective and timely hearings.
What are key considerations for the consent decree process?
Learn from the collective experiences of child welfare agencies that have exited or are currently under consent decrees.
What can you tell us about the Parent-Child Assistance Program?
This home visiting program in Washington state serves high-risk mothers who abuse alcohol and drugs during pregnancy.
What is the Every Student Succeeds Act and how does school stability affect children in foster care?
New requirements offer a chance for child welfare agencies to partner with school districts to provide stable educational experiences.