How do Tribal health, Medicaid, and child welfare systems interact?
Various systems serving Native American children and families can work together to support services that improve safety and well-being.
Mental health
What are examples of Tribal behavioral health and traditional healing programs?
The Sacred Child Project, Whazhazhe Early Learning Academy, and Healing Horse Ranch are profiled.
How can Tribal health, Medicaid, and child welfare partner to support traditional healing and behavioral health services?
Seven collaboration strategies have been successful in advancing culturally informed behavioral health approaches in Tribal communities.
How have residential providers transformed their business models to prioritize what’s best for children?
Learn from providers that have shifted their business models away from group or institutional settings to family- and community-based care.
What are some safety considerations for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care?
Learn about the unique safety needs of LGBTQ+ youth in foster care and the affirming approaches to promote their well-being.
How do lived experts define and assess child safety?
Understand how child safety is defined and assessed from the perspectives of individuals with lived experience in the child welfare system.
What are some screening and assessment tools that help support children’s well-being?
This information packet aids in selecting screening and assessment tools that support child well-being and informs case decision-making.
How does Oklahoma’s system of care approach support families involved with child welfare?
Explore how Oklahoma uses a system of care approach to support children with behavioral health needs and their families.
How does New Hampshire’s system of care approach support families involved with child welfare?
Learn lessons from implementing a system of care approach across systems to improve behavioral health outcomes for children.
How does New Jersey’s system of care approach support families involved with child welfare?
Explore how New Jersey uses a system of care approach to support children with behavioral health needs and their families.