This policy paper offers an overview of the current landscape for LGBTQ youth involved in public systems. It provides important statistics and firsthand accounts.
(7pp)
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Out of the Shadows: Supporting LGBTQ Youth in Child Welfare Through Cross-System Collaboration (Strategies)
May 2016
This policy paper highlights opportunities for states and counties to use innovative strategies to promote health and well-being of LGBTQ youth and their families—providing examples of efforts already underway.
(17 pp)
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Protect Medicaid: Critical Opportunities to Support Children, Youth, and Families Involved with Child Welfare
March 2017
This policy paper discusses the significant impact that restrictions on Medicaid will have on states and their ability to meet the needs of children and youth in foster care.
(9 pp)
Policy Paper
Federal Spending on Prenatal to Three
March 2018
This policy paper discusses how the biggest opportunities to improve children’s health and development are through cultivating safety, stability, and nurturing in homes while expanding resources and opportunities in poor neighborhoods.
(65 pp)
Policy Paper
Raising the Bar: Child Welfare’s Shift Toward Well-Being
July 2013
This brief outlines initial steps for policymakers and advocates, as well as summarizes the
research, policy, and practice trends driving this increased focus on well-being.
(20 pp)
Policy Paper
Intentions and Results: A Look Back at the Adoption and Safe Families Act
December 2009
This paper, written by CSSP in partnership with the Urban Institute, examines the consequences of the Adoption and Safe Families Act (ASFA) for children and families and for the child welfare systems that intervene in their lives.
(138 pp)