This brief offers guiding principles for states to consider as they work to identify a definition of candidacy that fits within the context of their state policies and prevention service array.
(2 pp)
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Our Future Together: A Framework for an Equitable Immigration System that Protects and Promotes the Well-Being of Families
March 2019
This report proposes a framework for an equitable immigration system that protects and promotes the well-being of families seeking to enter the United States at the southern border or other ports of entry, as well as of families who are already living here.
(25 pp)
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Opportunities for Progress: Better Serving Families with Domestic Violence through the Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA)
March 2019
This brief outlines the existing challenges within child welfare practice and highlights opportunities within FFPSA for advancing best practice for supporting children and families at the intersection of child welfare and domestic violence.
(4 pp)
Report
Connecting the Dots: A Resource Guide for Meeting the Needs of Expectant and Parenting Youth, their Children, and their Families
February 2019
This guide provides stakeholders with information on a wide range of interventions that meet the comprehensive needs of EPY, prevent child abuse and neglect of their children, and improve parent and child well-being outcomes.
(103 pp)
Report
Supporting All Our Values: How Publicly Funded, Faith-Based Child Welfare Providers and Non-Discrimination Laws Can Promote Well-Being
February 2019
This report addresses the importance of promoting child well-being, the role of non-discrimination policies in achieving this, examples of partnerships between states and faith-based agencies, and recommendations for how states can ensure the best interest of children and families are met through these partnerships. Also included is a 50-state matrix of laws, regulations, and policies that protect youth in foster care from discrimination based on SOGIE.
(62 pp)
Policy Paper
Public Charge Comments Template
December 2018
This document gives states and communities a template for use in submitting comments on the proposed public charge guidance.
(10pp)
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)
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.
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Moving to High Quality Child Care for All: Addressing Inequities through CCDBG State Plans
October 2018
As States begin implementing their required CCDBG triennial plans for 2019-2021, Child Care Administrators and other State policy leaders should use this opportunity to improve the quality of, and expand access to, child care for low-income families of color.
(10pp)
Policy Paper
The Proposed Public Charge Rule
October 2018
This brief discusses a proposed rule that would, if finalized, dramatically redefine a century-old provision of immigration law.
(3pp)