Want to know about the needs and experiences of kinship caregivers in Washington state?
Statewide survey reveals significant unmet financial and service needs
Federal Tribal Family Fairness Act introduced in early July
Act would reduce barriers and improve cultural relevance of tribal child welfare programs
Supreme Court ruling sanctions discrimination against prospective LGBTQ+ foster parents
Decision prioritizes religious freedom over LGBTQ+ rights
Temporary Child Tax Credit starts this month and will benefit most working parents
Please share the attached information sheet widely
Major federal investments in child welfare and family well-being in 2021
New APA child maltreatment article summarizes new and proposed legislation
2021 budget comparisons
We will update once the final 2021 budget is complete.
Community Based Participatory Research Study Engages Youth in Foster Care
Finds formal service use impacted by reported mistrust of child welfare system, particularly for youth of color
June Webinar Series: The Constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act
Two-part webinar series will discuss implications of the Brackeen v. Haaland case
P4C to cohost June 29th event about Basic Income Support efforts
Please circulate event among your networks
Children’s Bureau releases three new Information Memoranda for child welfare agencies
Content: IV-E programmatic flexibilities for Tribes and kin families and best practices on achieving youth permanency and well-being