The goal of Within Our Reach is to equip policymakers, practitioners, and advocates with the tools they need to fundamentally reform child welfare.
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Keeping children safe is a job that #childwelfare systems can't do alone. Child Safety Forward initiative site @CAP_Center leaned into the collective impact approach and engaged multidisciplinary players in preventing child abuse and neglect in Sacramento. ow.ly/6tmM50Q5FnF
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WIC stands as a remarkably effective program, providing nutrition aid, educational resources, and assistance to low-income families. Congress is encouraged to honor its commitment and supply requisite funding for WIC in 2024. ow.ly/v8qV50Q6r3I
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When @StateHealthIN was selected as one of five demonstration sites for the Child Safety Forward initiative, they knew one of their focal points had to be the Child Fatality Review (CFR) teams working in their Indiana communities. Learn more: ow.ly/jLcn50Q5FfF
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Five different sites located across the country have participated in the Child Safety Forward initiative. After four years, they share their findings. Join this dynamic group of presenters to hear how they are supporting families differently. Register now: ow.ly/Cs7L50PNqtV
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Elevating the Social Determinants of Health (#sdoh) with a Focus on Achieving Health Equity - this and other news in our e-newsletter, The Current: ow.ly/HSi850PNsCH
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#ICYMI: @OJPOVC shared @CookCtyHealth's final evaluation report for Project CHILD. This Child Safety Forward effort convened a multidisciplinary group of community stakeholders to reduce child abuse or neglect fatalities or near-death injuries. Learn more: ow.ly/pBLR50PgyTS
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Social Current signed on to the Consensus Recommendations for Title IV-B Reauthorization. This critical child welfare law provides flexible funding to support #ThrivingFamilies. But without Congressional action, Title IV-B expires on Sept. 30. Learn more: ow.ly/61Em50PgphN
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Everyone can use an intro lesson on how economic and concrete supports can improve family well-being. Expand your knowledge with this fast-paced evidence overview about the connection between #Family economic stability and child maltreatment #Prevention:youtube.com/watch?v=uh58XjDI….
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Social Current Included in Special Mental Health Supplement in USA Today - this and other news in our e-newsletter, The Current: ow.ly/bWKW50OZEvK
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Supreme Court Upholds the Indian Child Welfare Act (#ICWA) - this and other headlines in this week's Policy and Advocacy Radar: ow.ly/B4OM50OT8GL
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Earlier today, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Indian Child Welfare Act (#ICWA). We applaud the ruling in the Haaland v. Brackeen case because ICWA is consistent with best practices around promoting family preservation. See our statement: ow.ly/6ott50OPXhN
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Child Safety Forward has released two new evaluation briefs. The first guides providers on having safe sleep conversations with community. The second is focused on sustainability and overcoming challenges that may stand in the way of change. Download now: ow.ly/CTw550ONkjw
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How can your #ChildWelfare agency increase the chance of family reunification this #NationalReunificationMonth? Tools like geospatial mapping can give professionals time to facilitate family bonding instead of sitting in traffic: bit.ly/3DBhehP. @Sidebench @lacountydcfs
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In response to the #childwelfare staff crisis in Philly, Social Current is partnering with the @HealthFedPhila and @PHMCtweets to provide trauma training for @PhiladelphiaGov staff. Learn how this can lead to a greater opportunity for systems change: ow.ly/xAp050OH0Ak
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Looking to expand your knowledge of the #FamilyFirstAct's impact after 5 years? Watch the recording for valuable insights from our latest expert panel with #ChildWelfare leaders: youtube.com/watch?v=T_AgraF3…. 🎥
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This white paper from @BintiFamily is based on interviews with more than 40 #childwelfare organizations across 10 states and outlines the key challenges and successes for increasing kinship care placements. Download this #FosterCareMonth! ow.ly/HK2i50Ow3Jy
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Economic & concrete supports matter to keep kids safe. #TANF policy restrictions, including severe sanctions for not meeting #WorkRequirements, are associated with increased neglect and #FosterCare healthaffairs.org/doi/full/1…. #EvidenceBasedPolicy
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Social Current voices were featured in the first Children's Voice issue of 2023 from @CWLAofficial. Their articles discussed infusing brain science and #equity practices into partnerships and elevating the #sdoh to transform #childwelfare. Read both today: ow.ly/SVvM50Oe046
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Enabling positive childhood experiences requires reimagining #childwelfare. Learn what family-strengthening approaches Verleaner R. Lane's Child Safety Forward demonstration site has developed. Learn more this #ChildAbusePreventionMonth: ow.ly/urEI50NVBUR
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Social Current: Five Takeaways from the Family First Prevention Services Act's 5th Anniversary Celebration bit.ly/43SxhlO @SoCurrentNews #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #FamilyPreservation