This policy paper provides recommendations for policy implementation of a “reasonable and prudent parent standard” for all youth in care, as well as recommendations for LGBTQ and expectant and parenting youth.
(7 pp)
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Poverty in Early Childhood
2016
This policy brief provides statistics and facts on the impacts of poverty on early childhood, how that impact differs for children of color, and its cumulative effects.
(2 pp)
Policy Paper
Out of the Shadows: Supporting LGBTQ Youth in Child Welfare Through Cross-System Collaboration
May 2016
This policy paper highlights the disparities between LGBTQ foster youth and non-LGBTQ peers, as well as the compounding effects these factors have on intersecting elements like race, ethnicity, culture, and language.
(36pp)
Policy Paper
Out of the Shadows: Supporting LGBTQ Youth in Child Welfare Through Cross-System Collaboration (Current Landscape)
May 2016
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)
Policy Paper
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)
Policy Paper
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)
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Promoting Healthy Outcomes for Young Children and Their Families: Implications of Proposals to Restrict Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
March 2017
This policy paper highlights five actions promoting positive outcomes for young children and families by ensuring that essential health care services now provided through Medicaid, CHIP, and the ACA remain intact.
(7 pp)
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Increasing Opportunities and Addressing Disparities: Supporting Young Children Through the Budget
2017
This policy paper shows how states are increasing opportunities for children and families of color through investments in family supports, health, and early learning. It also summarizes key budget items.
(36 pp)
Policy Paper
Food Insecurity in Early Childhood
2016
This policy paper discusses how detrimental food insecurity can be to early development. It examines the short-term and long-term options available to policy makers and early childhood service providers.
(10 pp)
Policy Paper
Advancing Equity-Driven Family Engagement for Systems Change in Early Childhood
2016
This brief explores how early childhood leaders can advance efforts to engage families along a continuum—from first teacher to policy advocate for systems change in early childhood.
(4 pp)