What are some evidence-based interventions to prevent and mitigate the effects of prenatal substance exposure?

Learn about evidence-based strategies to mitigate effects of prenatal substance exposure during prenatal, birth, and postpartum periods.

What are the key elements for sustaining, expanding, and spreading parent partner programs?

Learn about the key elements of successful parent partner programs that offer support, guidance, and hope to birth parents.

What is Connecticut’s trauma-informed approach?

Learn how Connecticut integrated trauma-informed practices throughout its child welfare system with an innovative approach.

How are child protection agencies navigating and addressing workforce challenges?

Learn how several jurisdictions are implementing strategies to recruit and retain a strong child welfare workforce.

How are kinship navigator programs developed and funded?

Learn about program development and funding stream recommendations from kinship navigator program experts in several states.

How can the child welfare system support families affected by substance use disorder?

Learn about the impact of substance use disorder on families, and some strategies and policies to improve outcomes for those affected by it.

What keeps community-based organizations from contracting with child and family services agencies, and what can be done about it?

Explore how agencies serving children and families can reduce barriers to contracting with small community-based organizations.

What are some considerations for employing and supporting youth peer mentors in child welfare?

Understand the benefits of employing youth peer mentors to support young people impacted by the child welfare system.

How are states building community-based pathways to prevention services through Family First?

Learn how three jurisdictions are leveraging the Family First Prevention Services Act to serve families through community pathways.

How can the child welfare system protect young people from commercial sexual exploitation?

Learn how child protection agencies and partner systems can best support youth who are victims or at risk of sex trafficking.