Connect for Kids / Child Advocacy 360 / Youth Policy Action Center - Child Safety & Protection

Youngest Children Are Underrepresented in Federal Budget

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:12:42 -0500

Despite extensive research documenting the benefits of investing in young children, infants and toddlers are underrepresented in the federal budget, a new study from the Urban Institute and Brookings Institution found.

Protecting Children and Strengthening Families

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:59:02 -0500

Too many children experience abuse and neglect with negative lifelong consequences. Too few children get the services and supports they need to heal. Yet, proven and promising practices can reduce maltreatment and ameliorate harm.

National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:32:18 -0500

Start: Jul 22 2009 - 3:28pm

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Chapin Hall Conducts National Review of Policies and Programs for Youth Transitioning Out of Foster Care

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:18:55 -0600

This report provides a comprehensive review of state efforts to support youth transitioning out of foster care. As part of the review, Chapin Hall administered a web-based survey of state independent

National Youth Crime Prevention Conference

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:49:37 -0600

The 20th National Youth Crime Prevention Conference and International Forum
April 19-22, 2009 in Orlando will brings youth and adults together to strengthen and explore new crime prevention skills.

Job Corps Residential Program

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:34:01 -0600

The Job Corps serves youth aging out of foster care with a residential program that provides access to earn a high school diploma or GED, training and preparation for a career, housing, meals, basic h

Improving Policies

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:32:18 -0600

The Society for Research in Child Development says we can improve the transition to independent living for foster teens. Measures include revising eligibility requirements so they no longer exclude hi

OJJDP Measuring Court Performance Toolkit

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:36:08 -0600

Children’s Express reports on this toolkit that helps child welfare courts define goals, collect data and measure their performance to improve child and family outcomes of safety, permanence, and well-being.

New Help for Children Raised by Grandparents and Other Relatives: Q and A

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 20:33:36 -0600

Child welfare experts say the new Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 represents the most significant federal reforms for children in foster care in more than a decade.

Children’s Rights Announces Settlement in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Child Welfare

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 19:51:38 -0600

Children's Rights reports that Wisconsin officials have agreed to an aggressive new plan aimed at fixing persistent problems in the state-run system responsible for providing care and protection to ab

Improving Higher Education Outcomes for Students from Foster Care

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 19:37:57 -0600

Only about 10 percent of students from foster care enroll in higher education -- with less than 2 percent earning bachelor's degrees. This Casey Family Programs resource can assist colleges in improving their support for students coming from foster care.

Public Information Campaign for Fire Safety for Babies and Toddlers

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 23:20:20 -0600

A child under the age of five is twice as likely to die in a residential fire as the rest of the population. Here are tools and information for parents and caregivers on improving fire safety.

States Need Aid to Maintain Services

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 08:56:01 -0600

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities reported that at least 44 states are facing budget shortfalls -- the budget gaps for the remainder of this fiscal year to 2011 are estimated to more than $350 billion.

President Signs Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act into Law

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:10:17 -0600

On October 7, 2008, President Bush signed into law the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (P.L. 110-351). It delinks adoption assistance from the old AFDC program, enables federal payments for kinship care guardians, and will allow states to extend foster care services to young people up to age 21.

Seeking Therapeutic Foster Care Parents

Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:04:23 -0600

The Maryland-based Kennedy Krieger Institute is actively recruiting foster, respite and adoptive parents. The Institute offers specialized training, emergency coverage, 24-hour assistance, monthly support groups and more.