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2007 Kids Count Data Book: State Profiles of Child Well-Being: Lifelong Family Connections: Supporting Permanence for Children in Foster Care. | |
Author(s): | Annie E. Casey Foundation. |
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Year Published: | 2007 - 196 pages |
This 18th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book provides national and state-by-state information and statistical trends on the conditions of America's children and families. New this year is information on child well-being in Puerto Rico. This year's essay examines the child welfare system and challenges the country to make lifelong connections for children and youth in foster care a national priority. The essay also focuses on the 726,000 children who spend time in foster care each year and what can be done to build and strengthen family relationships. |
Adoption Disruption and Dissolution | |
Series Title: | Numbers and Trends |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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Year Published: | 2012 - 11 pages |
This factsheet reports statistics about adoption disruption (before finalization of the placement) and dissolution (after legal finalization). Differences in disruption rates by age of the child and placement history, reasons why disruption and dissolution occur, and disruption and dissolution trends are noted. |
Best practice/next practice : family-centered child welfare, Fall 2000. | |
Author(s): | National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice |
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Year Published: | 2000 - 24 pages |
Community collaboratives for child welfare are being formed by local agencies to prevent child maltreatment and promote community responsibility for child and family well-being. The collaboratives feature the use of community-based resources, family-centered services, an emphasis on results, the participation of individuals and community organizations, and flexibility. This issue of the biannual publication of the National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice examines the characteristics of community partnerships and describes initiatives implemented in several states. The role of the Patch model in the implementation of the Adoption and Safe Families Act in Massachusetts specifically is discussed. Adapted from the ... |
Consejos para los padres (Tips for Parents, from Preventing Child Maltreatment and Promoting Well-Being: Network for Action 2012 Resource Guide) | |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention, Center for the Study of Social Policy-Strengthening Families |
Availability in Spanish: | Download (PDF - 700KB) |
Availability in English: | Download (PDF - 508KB) |
Year Published: | 2011 - 13 pages |
Este conjunto incluye once hojas informativas escritas para ayudar a los proveedores de servicios a ofrecer orientación a los padres y cuidadores sobre asuntos específicos, al mismo tiempo que apoyan los factores conocidos de protección de las familias contra el riesgo del abuso y el abandono infantil. Cada hoja informativa de fácil lectura se enfoca en medidas concretas que los padres pueden tomar para cuidar más efectivamente de sus hijos y así fortalecer a sus familias. Los títulos incluyen "Cómo mantener a su familia fuerte," "Cómo fortalecer los lazos de afecto con su bebé," "Cómo lidiar con los berrinches," "Cómo ... |
Disabilities/Special Needs | |
Series Title: | Related Organizations Lists |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway. |
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Year Published: | 2011 - 7 pages |
This directory lists organizations that maintain information about resources for parents and caregivers on children with disabilities/special needs. The groups provide direct service or referrals for technical assistance, professional training, respite care, educational issues, and advocacy. E-mail and Web address are provided when available. |
Fatherhood Organizations | |
Series Title: | Related Organizations Lists |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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Year Published: | 2011 - 5 pages |
A resource directory listing of national organizations that provide information & resources for and about fathers & their important role in families and the lives of children. |
Healthy Marriage Initiative : Building Real Solutions for Real People | |
Author(s): | United States. Department of Health and Human Services. Administration for Children and Families. Office of Family Assistance. |
Availability: | Download (PDF - 759KB) |
Year Published: | 2006 - 24 pages |
In 2002, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services launched the Healthy Marriage Initiative. Through the initiative, ACF seeks to improve the well-being of children and families already receiving help from other ACF programs, as well as by supporting the development of community-wide initiatives that involve many different types of organizations. This publication showcases some of the programs that organizations have developed using ACF grants and demonstrates how these programs are helping to create successful marital partnerships. This publication also provides insight into some of the lessons learned along the way ... |
Healthy Marriage Organizations | |
Series Title: | Related Organizations Lists |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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Year Published: | 2011 - 3 pages |
Organizations that provide information & resources that promote healthy marriages. |
Los hijos solos en casa (Leaving Your Child Home Alone) | |
Series Title: | Hojas Informativas (Factsheets) |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
Availability in Spanish: | View Download (PDF - 167KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
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Year Published: | 2008 - 4 pages |
Every parent eventually faces the decision to leave their child home alone for the first time. This factsheet provides some questions for parents to consider before leaving their children home alone, as well as tips to help make the experience safe and successful for all. Tarde o temprano todos los padres se enfrentan a la decisión de dejar a los hijos solos en casa. Esta hoja informativa ofrece varias preguntas que los padres deben considerar antes de dejar a sus hijos en casa sin supervisón. También incluye consejos para que ésta sea una experiencia positiva en el desarrollo ... |
How the Child Welfare System Works | |
Series Title: | Factsheets |
Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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Availability in Spanish: | View Download (PDF - 540KB) |
Year Published: | 2012 - 9 pages |
Provides an overview of the purposes and functions of child welfare systems. It explains what happens when abuse or neglect are reported, how those reports are processed, and what happens to the adults and children who are involved in the child welfare system. A flowchart illustrates how cases may move through the child welfare system. |
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