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In April 2019, the Better Care Network, on behalf of ReThink Orphanages USA, commissioned the U.S.-based policy consultancy, ChildFocus, to begin documenting the ways in which the United States supports and perpetuates overseas orphanages. The following report lays out the results of this preliminary mapping exercise based on: an analysis of existing data; a literature review of U.S government publications and investments; a review of non-profit organizations and foundation activities; an analysis of key supply chains and stakeholders; and the identification of existing data gaps. The…
Parental opioid use disorder (OUD) is a risk factor for the maltreatment of children and placement into foster care. Opioid agonist therapy (OAT) is an evidence-based treatment for OUD using medications such as methadone and buprenorphine. OAT can help parents enter recovery, reduce the risk of maltreatment, and potentially improve child welfare outcomes. Child welfare agencies are increasingly looking to connect parents with treatment. However, inadequate supply of OAT providers is a concern. This brief explores the availability of OAT in counties experiencing different increases in foster…
National organizations working on behalf of kinship families have several exciting resources to share with the field. This article from the Child Law Practice Today July/August 2017 Issue on Kinship Care highlights some of those resources, including:
- GrandFacts: State Fact Sheets
- Child Trends Fact Sheets
- Legal Impact Network for Kin (LINK)
- Grandfamilies Advocacy Network Demonstration (GrAND)
- Child Welfare Peer Kinship Network
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In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2014, child welfare agencies in the United States spent $12.8 billion in federal funds to protect and promote the well-being of children who are at risk of, or have been victims of, maltreatment. Federal spending accounted for slightly less than half of the $29.1 billion in total child welfare agency spending in SFY 2014.
Because child welfare services are administered locally, either through state or county-administered systems, there is variation in how child welfare agencies use federal funds. This brief highlights variation among states in child welfare…
Provided both before and after adoption, adoption support and preservation services can help you and your family with a wide range of issues. These services are available for everything from learning how to explain adoption to your preschooler, to helping address the needs of a child who has experienced early childhood abuse and trauma, to supporting your adopted teen’s search for identity. All family members can benefit from some type of support. This factsheet outlines the types of services available, their benefits, and ways to find services in your area.
This document from the U.S. National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) identifies existing NCTSN resources related to traumatic separation, refugee and immigrant trauma, and best practices in trauma-informed care for refugee and immigrant children and families. The list includes fact sheets, webinars, and resource guides, offering information and suggestions for helping refugee and immigrant children who experience traumatic separation from a caregiver, who are unaccompanied when they cross the border into the United States, or who have experienced violence and trauma in their home…
Casey Family Programs has launched the Community Opportunity Map, a tool that allows users in the U.S. to see localized indicators connected to community health and maltreatment prevention.
The tool is designed for community members, policymakers, child welfare leaders, city government officials and other stakeholders to help promote well-being for families and children.
Using data mined through the U.S. Census Bureau, users are able to specify states, cities, zip codes or neighborhoods and the map will produce the following indicators for any area selected:
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Child welfare practitioners are increasingly aware of the importance of foster parents as permanency resources for children and youth in foster care. Many children in foster care who become available for adoption are adopted by their foster parents. In order to facilitate these types of adoption, professionals should be knowledgeable about the benefits, costs, and practice implications.
This document provides an overview of:
- Trends in foster parent adoption
- Benefits of foster parent adoption
- Costs of foster parent adoption
- Practice…
This information packet from the National Center for Child Welfare Excellence presents demographic data on pregnant youth in foster care and best practice tips for pregnancy prevention among youth in foster care in the US, as well as an overview of a model pregnancy prevention program and a list of additional resources. The packet also outlines US policy and legislation relevant to pregnant youth in foster care and pregnancy prevention.
For some readers, these essays will serve as an introduction to family, friend and neighbor care. Other readers may already be involved in working with this population of caregivers. Our hope is that this Occasional Paper will encourage greater recognition of the role that kith and kin caregivers play in the child care continuum and that it will stimulate further efforts to address this issue . At one time or another, more than half of the young children in the U. S. spend some time in child care provided by relatives, friends, or neighbors. If we are concerned about quality child care for…