New Law Helps Parents Navigate Child Welfare System
SB 5486 will improve the Parents for Parents program, which engages families who have children in foster care and connects them to parents who have successfully gone through dependency and are prepared to offer support.
Child Abuse Doesn’t Take a Summer Break
If you suspect child abuse or neglect, report it immediately by calling 1-800-ENDHARM.
Children from Central America Fleeing Violence and Poverty: POC’s Dr. J. Mark Eddy’s Work is Relevant to Current Humanitarian Situation
Learn about Dr. J. Mark Eddy’s work with PREVENIR, a youth violence prevention program in Central America.
Systems Spotlight: Child Welfare System History and Trends
Despite U.S. efforts to ensure the safety of American children, the outcomes for our children still lag behind other developed nations.
From Family Home to Foster Home: How Far Do Foster Children Move?
Data shows that disrupting foster children’s lives as little as possible is key to reducing trauma.
POC: A Year in Review
It’s been an eventful year for POC! Read highlights about our work in 2014.