This report is the sixth monitoring report measuring progress under the Sustainability and Exit Plan and includes performance data for the period of January 1 through June 30, 2018.
(77 pp)
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Youth Thrive: Research Briefs & Action Sheets
This packet includes the research brief about each protective factor as well as an “action sheet” for service providers about their role in supporting families to build each protective factor using the Youth Thrive curriculum.
(10 pp)
Report
People of the State of CA v. Humboldt County DHHS and Sheriff’s Office (February 14 – August 31, 2018)
December 2018
This report examines the performance of Humboldt County’s Department of Health and Human Services, Child Welfare Services, and Humboldt County’s Sheriff’s Office for Monitoring Period 1 (February 14 through August 31, 2018) in meeting agreements to reform responses and systems to address child abuse and/or neglect reports, and determines progress.
(68 pp)
Report
LaShawn A. v. Bowser Progress Report (January 1-June 30, 2018)
December 2018
This report examines the performance of the District of Columbia’s child welfare system for the period of January 1 through June 30, 2018 and determines its progress.
(159 pp)
Policy Paper
Seizing the Opportunity: 10 Ways to Advance Equity Through FFPSA
December 2018
This brief outlines 10 opportunities for states to leverage FFPSA to both advance equity and promote better outcomes for children and families. While this list is not exhaustive and there are many other strategies for advancing equity, the 10 opportunities below represent concrete strategies states can pursue to achieve an equitable child welfare system.
(2 pp)
Webinar
Advancing and Measuring Well-being for Youth and Young Adults: the Youth Thrive™ Survey
November 2018
The Youth Thrive™ Survey is an innovative instrument designed to be used by organizations serving youth and young adults ages 12-26 to measure and improve their well-being. This webinar provides an overview of how to access and administer the Youth Thrive™ Survey.
Policy Paper
Prevent, Protect, and Provide: How Child Welfare Can Better Support Low-Income Families
This brief focuses on several critical strategies child welfare systems can use to better address the economic needs of families and reduce the number of children who are at an increased risk of maltreatment and neglect as a result of environmental circumstances.
Report
Entangled Roots: The Role of Race in Policies that Separate Families
November 2018
By examining the roots of policies that separate families and their entanglement with racial prejudice and discrimination, this report makes the case that we must embrace an alternative path.
(26pp)
Brief
Promoting Equity and Building Protective Factors: Opportunities in the Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five Initiative
October 2018
Where available, this brief includes links to related resources that States can use to inform specific activities and strategies in response to the PDG B-5 requirements.
(11pp)
Policy Paper
Family First Prevention Services Act: Pregnant & Parenting Youth FAQs
October 2018
The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) was signed into law on February 9, 2018. The FAQs in this brief provide responses to the most commonly asked questions related to this population.
(2pp)