How can child welfare systems apply the principles of the Indian Child Welfare Act as the “gold standard” for all children?
Explore why four principles of the Indian Child Welfare Act should form the basis of child welfare practice for all agencies.
Legislation
Dr. William C. Bell testimony: Making a Difference for Families and Foster Youth
Dr. Bell provides testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Can policy changes reduce child poverty?
Learn about findings from a study that explores the effect that four social policies and programs can have on child poverty.
How did Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families and the state Legislature advance a strong relationship to the benefit of children and families?
Learn about the partnership between Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families and the state Legislature, and why it is essential.
What are promising practices for using Medicaid State Plan Amendments and waivers to address the needs of children and youth in foster care?
Learn how the use of Medicaid state plan amendments and waivers can support children in foster care.
Casey Family Programs applauds passage of the Family First Transition Act
Casey Family programs applauds passage of the Family First Transition Act, which provides resources to implement the Family First Prevention Services Act.
The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
This brief provides background on CAPTA, which provides grants to states to support prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
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.
Dr. William C. Bell statement on the Family First Prevention Services Act
We have always known that it is vitally important that we intervene as early as possible to ensure the safety of children.
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.
Effective investments: Title IV-E waiver projects
Title IV-E waiver projects demonstrate effective interventions, not just foster care.
Foster care youth head to nation’s capital for Shadow Day program
Nearly 100 foster care youth and alumni will shadow members of Congress and share their experiences in the child welfare system.
