Connecting #childwelfare professionals to relevant and timely information and resources that positively impact the lives of children, youth, and families.

Reston, VA
Joined January 2014
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Dive into the December/January 2025 issue of CBX for articles, trainings, #news, and more about preventing human trafficking and sexual exploitation in #childwelfare. #EndTrafficking buff.ly/3conBoa
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#Youth involved in the #childwelfare system may have experienced trauma, frequently changing life situations, and a lack of access to quality #mentalhealth services. Use these resources to help connect youth to the mental health care they need. bit.ly/3OYp0Xx
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#Children in out-of-home or congregate care are particularly vulnerable to #humantrafficking. Use these resources to learn about reducing the use of congregate care and the benefits of #kinshipcare and other family-based placements. #EndTrafficking bit.ly/49Z2gAp
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Learn about the long-term drivers of #youthhomelessness, the conditions that trigger it, missed #opportunities to intervene, and recommendations for changes in #policy, research, and practice in this new brief from @Chapin_Hall. bit.ly/49JYr1D
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January is #HumanTraffickingPreventionMonth. Explore #resources on risk factors, legal frameworks, and best practices for keeping children and families safe. #EndTrafficking bit.ly/4fsanX0
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The Look Beneath the Surface Campaign empowers professionals to help identify individuals who may be experiencing #humantrafficking and connect them with #services through the National Human Trafficking Hotline. Learn more about how to use the #hotline. bit.ly/3VLdFhf
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Economic #stability can impact the health and well-being of children, youth, and #families. Explore these resources for information about economic stability as a social determinant of #health and information to help families flourish. #ThrivingFamilies bit.ly/3OZ5eLc
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Discover strategies to enhance #virtual engagement with families during crises. This guide is filled with tools to promote child and caregiver #wellbeing. #ThrivingFamilies bit.ly/41D7wXY
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Join us as we send fortitude and faith to the souls battling LA's wildfires. Stand with us in prayer for the brave people of Los Angeles, the courageous first responders, and everyone grappling with the blaze. 🙏 #LAWildfires #StaySafe #PrayersForLA #CaliforniaStrong
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Looking to improve how you work with expectant and #parenting youth in #fostercare? This publication offers insights and #advice from lived #experience experts that can improve your practice. Also available in Spanish! ENG: bit.ly/3ZWuxEc SPA: bit.ly/3ZASaRg
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Children thrive when living with #family in their own communities. Reducing the use of congregate care can help improve their #outcomes. Learn more. #ThrivingFamilies bit.ly/49Z2gAp
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#Childwelfare professionals are essential in identifying children and youth who experience #humantrafficking and coordinating services that can support them. Use this bulletin to strengthen your efforts to #prevent and #EndTrafficking. bit.ly/41BqrT1
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Supporting youth #mentalhealth should include assessments that consider their unique needs. These #resources can help you find strategies to support the mental health needs of #youth. bit.ly/3OYp0Xx
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Find exactly what you need to do your #research efficiently and effectively at one of the nation's largest federal collections of #childwelfare resources—visit the @ChildWelfareGov library today! bit.ly/cwlibrarysearch
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The December issue of Adoption Triad offers #resources on older youth #adoption and how to support young people in achieving permanency. Check it out! bit.ly/3VDGdJd
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Preparing for #HumanTraffickingPreventionMonth? This issue of CBX has you covered. Check out the new #resources inside. buff.ly/3conBoa
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The holiday issue of E-lert! is here! Discover which @ChildWelfareGov resources were the most popular in 2024. bit.ly/3ZLQ5TY
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Enjoy a safe and joyful holiday season! ❄️
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