P4C Staff Honored at Mockingbird Society Event
On October 10, the Mockingbird Society honored three community leaders at their annual fall fundraiser, stating that “Cultivating a community of hope has been a core value this year. Reinforcing that our work can only succeed in partnership with the communities closest to the issues, along with a multitude of invested stakeholders across all service […]
Build Back Better Framework Could Benefit Families Impacted by Child Welfare Systems
On October 28th, 2021, President Biden announced the Build Black Better framework. If passed, the legislation would make significant investments in the United States’ social safety net, and could provide substantial benefits to children and families impacted by the child welfare system.
Quality Improvement Center on Engaging Youth in Finding Permanency (QIC-EY)
In 2021, P4C researchers launched the Quality Improvement Center on Engaging Youth in Finding Permanency (QIC-EY). The QIC-EY is a five year program that includes workforce training and coaching and developing/promoting youth engagement interventions. The expectation is that it will bring about systemic changes in how children and youth are authentically engaged. The QIC-EY will be […]
FFSA Overlooks Tribal Child Welfare Programs
Imprint article discusses the inequities faced by Tribal communities and Clearinghouse reform.
Administration for Children, Youth and Families (ACF) Releases Equity Action Plan
Direction for grantees to remedy systemic barriers for children and families of color.
Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act (FSHO) new implementation guidance
On January 24, 2022, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) published implementation guidance for the Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act (FSHO) in the Federal Register. The legislation proposes extended housing support for youth leaving foster care by expanding eligibility for housing assistance through the Family Unification Program…
ACF releases guidance to ensure youth receive federal benefits
Administration urges Benefit Offices to understand how receiving Chafee funds impacts eligibility for TANF and CCDF funds
Federal Tribal Family Fairness Act introduced in early July 2021
Act would reduce barriers and improve cultural relevance of tribal child welfare programs
Major federal investments in child welfare and family well-being in 2021
New APA child maltreatment article summarizes new and proposed legislation
Federal Relief Package Includes Aid for Children and Families
The American Rescue Plan, which includes direct cash payments for individuals and families, is on track to be signed into law by March 14 deadline
