In our Midwest Study, we found homelessness was common for young people & that many experienced it fairly soon after exiting #FosterCare: tinyurl.com/8ah3dfsw Providing housing supports for these young people is critical to prevent instead of just delaying #Homelessness.

Meet Marty Rodgers, U.S. Health & Public Service Client Group Lead at Accenture and a valued member of Chapin Hall's Board of Directors. He leverages tech to improve public services and contributed to establishing AmeriCorps. Watch his video for more: tinyurl.com/mtxh3jdj

We are proud to lead the #Illinois Children’s Behavioral Health Transformation & today was a monumental step fwd—in fact, a national first—with Gov Pritzker signing universal, cost-free mental health screenings into law for all 3-12 graders (starting in ‘27). #youthmentalhealth

Check out Chapin Hall's second class of Equity First Summer Associates! During their program, they learned to combine their lived experience and racial #Equity principles to improve human services systems. Sign up for updates on this yearly program: tinyurl.com/bdbbw28n

From food insecurity to economic barriers, data tells a story about what children face in their communities.​ In Illinois, Chapin Hall helped turn that #Data into action—building a map that highlights where children may be more exposed to adversity: tinyurl.com/mrx5x4xm

Too many #Kinship caregivers are left without support because of strict foster care parent licensing rules. It doesn’t have to be that way.​ Our new resource helps agencies use new federal flexibility to create kin-specific licensing standards: tinyurl.com/ypnjtzzz

Your inbox is pretty packed, but adding ChapInsights, Chapin Hall's short, monthly newsletter, is worth it: tinyurl.com/4myxp6uv It will give you the top research studies, policy recommendations, & practical tools to help you make a bigger impact for children and families.

Calling Lived Experts! Chapin Hall has two open roles where you can use your #LivedExpertise to make a difference for children and families. Apply through the Job Openings button on this page, and thank you for sharing with your networks: tinyurl.com/bdfdpmee

What does #Adversity look like across Illinois communities? Chapin Hall supported the creation of a state-level Children’s Adversity Index, using data on risk, unmet needs, and economic barriers to help policymakers and providers make informed decisions: tinyurl.com/mrx5x4xm

We're proud to introduce the leaders guiding our next chapter.​ Meet Tom Elden, founder of Green Mill Capital and a valued member of Chapin Hall’s Board of Directors. He brings expertise in private equity investment and a deep commitment to philanthropy: youtu.be/YKVWpU0QbDg

A new federal rule allows states to create kin-specific licensing standards so more children can stay with family and kin caregivers can receive the same supports that foster care parents do. Check out our new framework to help agencies with this process: tinyurl.com/ypnjtzzz

Chapin Hall helped the IL State Board of Education develop the Children’s Adversity Index, an interactive map that shows community-level adversity. ​It’s a powerful tool to direct resources where they’re needed most. Check it out: tinyurl.com/mrx5x4xm

Strict licensing rules make it hard for kin to become #FosterCare parents. A new rule gives Title IV-E agencies more flexibility to create kin-specific standards & get kinship families the essential support they need. ​ Explore our framework for guidance: tinyurl.com/ypnjtzzz

As we celebrate 40 years, we're proud to introduce leaders guiding our next chapter.​ Meet Janet Chess, a Healthcare & Higher Education advocate, former Tech exec, and a valued member of our Board. Watch Janet's video to hear what inspires her commitment: tinyurl.com/ypc25kt9

This new interview from Marshelle Sanders at the Chicago Defender offers a closer look into Chapin Hall Researcher Dr. Clinton Boyd Jr.'s personal story and the faith and vision that drives him to uplift Black fathers: tinyurl.com/mr39afxa Keep up the great work, Clinton!

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Nicole Ford as Chapin Hall’s inaugural Equity First Post-Doctoral Fellow! 🎉 Nicole brings experience in public health and equity-centered research with a focus on youth mental health, community voice, and systemic change: chapinhall.org/project/chapi…

Chapin Hall Exec Dir Bryan Samuels in @SacObserver “But if you’re going to play the odds, you probably have better odds keeping families together & putting in place intensive interventions than you do taking kids away from their families…” tinyurl.com/5bw6d35n #kinshipcare

Meet Prudence Beidler Carr, Director of the American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law and a valued member of Chapin Hall’s Board of Directors. Watch Prudence's video to hear what inspires her commitment to driving change with Chapin Hall! youtube.com/watch?v=Q1u9I5aW…

We're looking for a part-time Policy Analyst (Lived Expert) living in CA to support implementation of the state's Prevention Services Continuous Quality Improvement Plan. Join us to make a difference for communities! Apply with the Careers button here: tinyurl.com/bdfdpmee

Through our partnership with Illinois DCFS, Chapin Hall is helping implement Family First-aligned services that support families and prevent unnecessary separation.​ Explore how these services are being strengthened across Illinois: tinyurl.com/mrysd62a