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Changing the national conversation around building Communities of Hope<\/h1>\n \n

At Casey Family Programs we work to change the national conversation around Building Communities of Hope, a shared responsibility that will require\u202fleadership\u202fin all five sectors\u202f\u2014\u202fgovernment, business, nonprofit and faith-based, philanthropic, and the community members\u202fthemselves\u202f\u2014\u202fworking together\u202fto build hope for children and their families.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n

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Strengthening relationships and impact<\/h2>\n

Our work builds relationships with national, regional and local organizations focused on improving the well-being of communities. We partner with these allies in a multisector approach to supporting children, families and communities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Engaging with philanthropy and communities<\/h2>\n

We work to influence how national leaders, organizations and stakeholders think, plan and act in support of communities. We partner within the philanthropic and community sectors, learning from and collaborating with those working to improve the safety and well-being of children and their families, including those with lived experience with the child welfare system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Safely reducing the need for foster care<\/h2>\n

Through our work with stakeholders \u2014 including foundations, affinity groups, policymakers, local leaders, faith-based institutions and nonprofits \u2014 we advance strategies for safely reducing the need for foster care and increasing community ownership of and support for long-lasting\u202fimprovements to the well-being of\u202fchildren, families\u202fand\u202fthe communities where they live.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n

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Working together<\/div>\n

Supporting leaders in building Communities of Hope<\/h2>\n

Our partners include system leaders, Tribal representatives, child- and family-serving organizations, researchers, community leaders and experts with lived experience in child welfare. We believe that each one of us has a role to play in building Communities of Hope. Learn more about our partnerships.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Who we partner with<\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n

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We have many resources\u00a0<\/span>regarding<\/span> changing the national conversation and our work with philanthropies.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \n \n \n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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    Building Communities of Hope Through Effective Faith-Based Organizations<\/h5>\n

    This toolkit is designed to assist faith-based organizations and communities in creating environments that support family well-being.<\/p>\n learn more<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n

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    Building, Growing, Supporting and Sustaining Communities of Hope for All of America\u2019s Children<\/h5>\n

    Dr. William C. Bell\u2019s presentation for the Center on Community Philanthropy at the Clinton School of Public Service, University of Arkansas.<\/p>\n learn more<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n

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    Building a 21st century child welfare research agenda<\/h5>\n

    The child welfare field needs a bold research agenda to address key knowledge gaps in transformative ways to support family and community.<\/p>\n learn more<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n

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    An epidemic of violence: The Cities United partnership confronts the violence affecting African American men and boys<\/h5>\n

    Cities United is a partnership to assist mayors and municipal leaders in combating the epidemic of violence now obliterating African American men and boys.<\/p>\n learn more<\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/li>\n <\/ol>\n <\/div>\n

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