ChildFocus

Just launched today! @ThinkOf_Us just released their new report, Away from Home, which is a groundbreaking report on the negative effects of institutional care in #FosterCare Read it here: bit.ly/2Tr31PD

June is National Reunification Month! Listen to the @ChildWelfareGov podcast discussing the importance of shifting the focus of foster care to reunification and hear guidance on how agencies can shift their policies: bit.ly/2TZgOgs #childwelfare

We're grateful that the issue of racial bias in #childwelfare is getting more attention: abcn.ws/3ajRNSa

Congrats @NoyolaLucero!

Today FFTA kicks off its first FFTA NC Kinship TFC Learning Community with our pilot partners. Thank you for facilitating @ChildFocus @PlummerPromise @unc_fcrp and of course our amazing Project Manager, Erica Burgess. #kinship

BREAKING: Biden has appointed Aysha Schomburg, a senior official @ACSNYC, to lead the U.S. Children's Bureau bit.ly/2MFsQZ0

NEW LINK: Join @GensUnited on Feb. 9 to discuss the #kinshipcare related provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021: bit.ly/3teSap0 #fostercare

Join @GensUnited on Feb. 9 to discuss the #kinshipcare related provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Sign up here: bit.ly/3asBiCR #fostercare

Have you ever wondered how racism impacts children, youth, and families in the child welfare system? The facts may shock you. Tune into @First_Focus Facebook page on January 29th at 12-1pm EST and join the discussion with the @CtrSocialPolicy! #FosterUnderstanding

Join @First_Focus and the @CtrSocialPolicy for a public discussion about race in the child welfare system. How did we get here and why? Tune into First Focus’ Facebook page on January 29th at 12-1pm EST and be part of the conversation! #FosterUnderstanding

Child Trends is pleased to announce our new Director of Philanthropic Advising, Amanda Rivera-Flores! Welcome to the team, Amanda! Learn more about her here: bit.ly/3oWqWk2 #childwelfare

The @rhfdn_NY just released an amazing set of tech tools for child welfare virtual casework. Check it out here: bit.ly/33fTBrV

Tomorrow, join a webinar to learn about the national plan – developed by current and former foster youth – to end homelessness for youth leaving #fostercare: bit.ly/39sq6Hi

Sexual abuse too often funnels girls into the juvenile justice system even though they are #survivorsnotcriminals. #GirlsJusticeDay #YJAM

Girls are disproportionately criminalized for status offenses—common responses to trauma that do NOT threaten public safety. #GirlsJusticeDay #YJAM

On #GirlsJusticeDay and every day, we stand with girls in the juvenile justice system who deserve safety and support, not criminalization! #YJAM

Register today! @GensUnited is releasing their 2020 State of Grandfamilies report. Sign up here for the virtual release event: bit.ly/32yAYzs #grandfamilies #kinshipcare

Register for @GensUnited's State of Grandfamilies 2020 report release which will cover grandfamilies' needs during #COVID19: bit.ly/32yAYzs

@YouthLawCenter just released their New Deal for #fosteryouth in CA. Check it out here: bit.ly/33wYHiZ

Great news! Dr Joe Crumbley has released a new set of free #kinshipcare training videos. Check them out here: bit.ly/33CGnom