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Housing instability increases the risk for human trafficking, and many individuals who experience human trafficking often lack secure housing. Learn more: bit.ly/3ZGMghG

The #stress that #earlycare and #education #providers experience has a very direct impact on the #well-being of the #children under their care. Watch the video here. bit.ly/3UUBqTG

Join us on January 29 for our Digital Dialogue! Learn more and register here: bit.ly/41FQrwv

When adult #caregivers are doing well and are able to promote and provide #safe, #nurturing, and #responsive relationships, then #children will do well. Check out this video. bit.ly/3CJF24m

8.5 million youth continue to lack supportive, sustained relationships with caring adults. Mentoring has been growing in popularity as both a prevention and intervention strategy over the past decade, helping youth succeed in life and meet their goals. bit.ly/3ZY1tfv

The National Human Trafficking Hotline received 51,073 substantive reports in 2021 alone. This is a problem requiring a national response. Learn more here: bit.ly/3ZJKigl

Your questions matter! Check out our new resource, "Asked and Answered," for insights, expert advice, and resources to help support children and families. bit.ly/4gH7baW

There is no one profile of a person who has experienced trafficking. #Humantrafficking can happen to anyone. For more information, visit: bit.ly/49NRCwe

Supporting the #socialemotionalhealth and #well-being of #youngchildren and their #caregivers is #primaryprevention. Check out this ACF video to learn more. bit.ly/4eFlZFE

Register now for our Digital Dialogue! Learn more and register here: bit.ly/41FQrwv

8.5 million youth continue to lack supportive, sustained relationships with caring adults. Mentoring has been growing in popularity as both a prevention and intervention strategy over the past decade, helping youth succeed in life and meet their goals. bit.ly/3ZY1tfv

#January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Learn more about the different types of #humantrafficking and what you can do to help end this horrific crime. #human trafficking #traffickingawareness #traffickingprevention #endtrafficking bit.ly/41FCGhC

Your questions matter! Our new resource, "Asked & Answered," brings you questions straight from our Digital Dialogues—paired with expert answers—to help you support children and families. Check it out! bit.ly/4gH7baW

CBLCC wishes you a safe and happy New Year!

Videos from Research and Evaluation Conference on Self-Sufficiency (RECS) are available! The 2024 RECS covered such topics: TANF Flexibilities for Primary Prevention; Disrupting Racial Bias in Employment Processes; Understanding Whole-Family Well-Being. recsconference.net/2024videos.html

Do you get overwhelmed this time of year? The holidays can be #stressful for #parents and #caregivers. The key to enjoying this time with family and friends is to make choices that will eliminate the big stressors. Learn more here: bit.ly/2SqLzEK

At least 50% of youth who are in the juvenile justice system have touched the child welfare system at some point in their lives. Check out this infographic for more details and some promising approaches to reduce cross-over. bit.ly/4fQodTN