How did Allegheny County advance a kin-first approach?
Learn how Allegheny County achieved a kin-first culture shift in this Q&A with Marc Cherna, director of Department of Human Services.
Judicial system
How does the Parents for Parents program help parents reunify?
The Parents for Parents program matches parents who have been reunified with those newly involved with child welfare to provide support and guidance.
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.
NCCD keynote: If we want bold change, we must set bold goals
Watch video of Dr. William C. Bell’s address at the National Council on Crime and Delinquency’s Conference on Children, Youth, and Families.
Indian Child Welfare Act Snapshot: A Pilot Review of ICWA Practice in Oklahoma
This report identifies practice trends related to compliance with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act and the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Act.
Placement Patterns for American Indian Children Involved with Child Welfare
This research brief examines if placement patterns of American Indian children in out-of-home care are aligned with ICWA.
Things family defenders can do to reduce the destruction of families in America
William C. Bell delivers an opening keynote address at the National Parent Attorney Conference.
A Decade of Hope: 2015 Signature Report
Our 2015 signature report profiles communities across America that are keeping children safe and families strong, demonstrating that hope is an action word.
Measuring Compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act: A Research and Practice Brief
This research and practice brief is a useful resource for states that seek to document compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act.
