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Resources to support professionals in their work with Spanish-speaking families and community members. Selected
publications on child abuse and neglect, prevention, adoption, and more are available in both Spanish and English.
Many can be viewed or ordered directly from this site.
Cómo encontrar ayuda en una situación de crisis o personal (Find help with a personal situation)
Assistance in finding resources to help you with a personal situation.
Organizaciones que usted puede contactar en caso de una situación de crisis o personal.
Cómo puede reportar el maltrato de menores (How to report suspected child maltreatment)
Information on how to report child abuse and neglect.
Información para denunciar el abuso y la negligencia de menores.
Directorio Nacional del Cuidado Temporal y la Adopción (National Foster Care & Adoption Directory)
Includes State-by-State contact information for a variety of adoption-related organizations and services including public and licensed
private adoption agencies, support groups, State reunion registries, and more.
Seleccione un estado para encontrar los teléfonos de las organizaciones que le ofrecen información sobre la adopción,
el programa del cuidado de crianza, las agencias de adopción y los diferentes grupos de apoyo.
Guía para la familia sobre el sistema de bienestar infantil (A Family's Guide to the Child Welfare System)
A comprehensive resource that addresses many questions families have when involved with the child welfare system.
Abarca una amplia gama de temas y da respuesta a diversas preguntas relacionadas a los servicios del bienestar y la protección de menores.
¿Qué es Child Welfare Information Gateway? (What is Child Welfare Information Gateway?)
Child Welfare Information Gateway promotes the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and families by connecting child welfare,
adoption, and related professionals to information and resources that help them address the needs of children and families in their communities.
Información general sobre los recursos y contendidos destacados que se publican en el sitio de Internet de Child Welfare Information Gateway.
Recursos en español para el Mes Nacional de la Adopción (National Adoption Month)
November is National Adoption Month. This month is set aside to raise awareness about adoption of children, especially those waiting in foster care.
Recursos para ayudar a las familias hispanohablantes con el proceso de adopción.
Recursos para la prevención del abuso y la negligencia de menores (Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Resources)
The Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide contains resources to promote community awareness of
five important protective factors that can help families protect children from the risk of child abuse and neglect, including tip sheets for parents in English and Spanish.
Fortaleciendo las familias y comunidades: Guía de recursos 2009 para concientizar a la comunidad sobre los cinco factores
de protección que pueden ayudar a las familias a proteger a la juventud del riesgo del abuso y la negligencia, incluye hojas de
consejos para los padres en inglés y en español.
Los abuelos que crían a sus nietos: qué necesita saber del abuso y la negligencia (Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren: What you Need to Know About Child Abuse and Neglect)
These informative sheets are designed for grandparents who take care of their grandchildren. Child abuse, neglect, and family violence are discussed. The sheets also discuss the effects of child abuse at different ages and some of the things grandparents can do to provide a safe home for the abused child.
Estas hojas informativas están diseñadas para los abuelos que se han hecho cargo del cuidado de sus nietos. Se discute el abuso y el abandono de menores y se habla de la violencia familiar. También se dan a conocer los efectos del abuso según la edad del niño ...
El abuso y la negligencia de menores (paquete de informacion general) (Child Abuse and Neglect: General Information Packet)
This information packet includes fact sheets about child maltreatment and the services available from the Child Welfare Information Gateway. The fact sheets review the definitions of maltreatment, child abuse and neglect prevention, and provide statistical information about the prevalence of child abuse and neglect and the characteristics of victims and offenders. Directories of federal clearinghouses, hotlines, state agencies, and other organizations that disseminate information about family and domestic violence and substance abuse are also inserted.
Este paquete de información hace un repaso de los siguientes temas relacionados al abuso y la negligencia de menores: definiciones del abuso y la ...
¿Cómo funciona el sistema de bienestar de menores? (How Does the Child Welfare System Work?)
The child welfare system is a group of services designed to promote the well-being of children by ensuring safety, achieving permanency, and strengthening families to successfully care for their children. Child welfare systems are complex, and their specific procedures vary widely by State. The purpose of this fact sheet is to give a brief overview of the purposes and functions of child welfare from a national perspective. It discusses what happens when a report of possible abuse or neglect is made, what happens when a report is screened in, and what happens in substantiated cases.
El sistema de ...
Cómo reconocer el maltrato de menores: Los síntomas y los indicios (Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms)
The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. This factsheet lists general signs that may signal the presence of child abuse. It also includes signs associated with specific types of maltreatment such as physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional maltreatment.
Lo primero que se debe hacer para ayudar a los niños que han sido abusados o descuidados es reconocer los síntomas y los indicios del maltrato. Esta hoja informativa hace un repaso de los diferentes síntomas e indicios que sugieren la posibilidad de abuso o ...
Guía para la familia sobre el sistema de bienestar infantil (A Family's Guide to the Child Welfare System)
This family guide is a comprehensive resource that answers many of the questions Spanish-speaking families face when they become involved with the child welfare system. Written in a simple language, it includes a question and answer format.
Esta guía para la familia da respuesta a muchas preguntas sobre el sistema del bienestar infantil. El folleto está escrito en una forma simple de entender, plantea preguntas y respuestas para las familias, y puede ser un buen recurso para los profesionales del bienestar de menores que trabajan con estas familias.
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National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health., Georgetown University. Center for Child and Human Development., American Institutes of Research., Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health (Program), Child Welfare League of America., National Indian Child Welfare Association.
McCarthy, Marshall, Collins, Arganza, Deserly |
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Los niños fuera de peligro y las familias saludables son una responsabilidad compartida: sea un héroe en su comunidad (Kids out of Harm's Way: Be a Hero in Your Community)
This information packet contains resources designed to help communities, organizations, and individuals raise public awareness about supporting families and preventing child abuse and neglect. The packet includes the following: an overview of family support and how it can help prevent abuse and neglect; what organizations can do to promote safe children and healthy families, including building on family strengths; tips for building successful collaborations; ways organizations can develop and deliver effective messages to promote family support; examples of community awareness activities including a sample article written for the Opinion/Editorial (OpEd) section of a local newspaper; a list of activities for ...
¿Qué es el abuso y la negligencia de menores? (What is Child Abuse and Neglect?)
Each State provides its own definitions of child abuse and neglect based on minimum standards set by Federal law. This factsheet explains how child maltreatment is defined in the Federal Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act. Operational definitions of physical abuse, child neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional abuse also are included.
Cada estado define el abuso y la negligencia de menores de acuerdo a los estándares establecidos por la ley federal. Esta hoja informativa explica la manera como la Ley para la Prevención y el Tratamiento del Abuso de Menores define el abuso o el maltrato de menores. También ...
Teléfonos gratuitos de emergencia (Toll-Free Crisis Hotline Numbers)
This directory lists toll-free phone numbers maintained by various crisis organizations. It includes organizations that deal with child abuse, child sexual abuse, crime victims, family violence, mental illness, missing/abducted children, rape/incest, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and youth in trouble/runaways.
En esta lista incluye teléfonos gratuitos de diferentes organizaciones que prestan ayuda a las víctimas del abuso de menores, el abuso sexual, el crimen, la violencia doméstica, la violación o el incesto, el abuso de sustancias y los problemas de salud mental. También se incluyen los teléfonos de organizaciones que prestan ayuda a las familias con hijos secuestrados o ...
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Los berrinches (Dealing with Temper Tantrums from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)
A young child's tantrums can be stressful for parents. This tip sheet helps parents understand why toddlers have tantrums, what they can do to help prevent tantrums, and how to handle them calmly when they occur.
Los berrinches de un niño pequeño pueden ser estresantes para los padres. Esta hoja de consejos ayuda a que los padres entiendan por qué hacen berrinches los niños pequeños, qué pueden hacer para prevenirlos y cómo enfrentarlos con calma cuando ocurran.
Cómo criar al hijo de un pariente (Raising Your Grandchildren from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)
When children can't be with their parents, a grandparent's home can provide stability and comfort. This tip sheet helps grandparent caregivers understand how their grandchildren may be feeling, how to help children feel safe and secure in their home, and where to find support in their community if needed.
Cuando los niños no pueden estar con sus padres, el hogar de un pariente puede darles estabilidad y consuelo. Esta hoja de consejos, escrita para los que cuidan a los hijos de un pariente, les ayuda a entender cómo se pueden sentir los niños, cómo ayudarles para que se sientan seguros en ...
Cómo prevenir el abuso y la negligencia de menores (Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect)
This factsheet describes common activities of prevention programs, keys to successful prevention services, and protective factors that increase the health and well-being of children and families. It also lists simple things everyone can do to support families in raising safe and healthy children.
Esta hoja informativa describe las actividades de los diferentes programas de prevención, lo que suele funcionar cuando se trata de servicios de prevención y los llamados factores de protección para asegurar la salud y el bienestar de los niños y las familias. También incluye una serie de estrategias para ayudar a las familias que quieren ...
Cómo proteger a sus hijos del abuso infantil: una guía para los padres (How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide)
Designed for boy scouts, this booklet is divided into two sections. The first section is for your information. It contains information about child abuse and provides some tips to help parents talk about child abuse with their sons. The second section is for you to share with your son. It begins with a few simple exercises for you both to complete together. The second section alsocontains some optional activities for him.
Diseñada para boy scouts, esta guía está dividida en dos secciones. La primera sección contiene información sobre el abuso infantil dirigida a los padres y algunos consejos ...
Cómo relacionarse con su hijo adolescente (Connecting With Your Teen from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)
Teens are becoming more independent, but they still need their parents' love, support, and guidance. This tip sheet helps parents understand typical teen behavior. It offers suggestions for how parents can use simple, everyday activities to reinforce their connection with their teens and show they care.
Los adolescentes son cada vez más independientes, pero en realidad ellos siguen necesitando del amor, el apoyo y los consejos de sus padres. Esta hoja informativa ayuda a los padres a entender el comportamiento típico de los adolescentes. Ella ofrece sugerencias de cómo los padres pueden usar actividades cotidianas simples para reforzar su conexión con ...
Consejos para los padres: 2009 guía de recursos (Tips for parents from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)
This set includes six tip sheets written to help service providers offer guidance to parents and caregivers on specific issues, while supporting factors known to protect families from the risk of child abuse and neglect. Each easy-to-read factsheet focuses on concrete steps parents can take to care more effectively for their children and strengthen their family. Titles include "Bonding With Your Baby," "Dealing With Temper Tantrums," "Connecting With Your Teen," "Teen Parents?You're Not Alone!," "Ten Ways to Be a Better Dad," and "Raising Your Grandchildren."
Este conjunto incluye seis hojas informativas escritas para ayudar a los proveedores de servicios a ofrecer ...
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Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
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Consejos para mantener más seguros a los niños a su cuidado (Tips for Keeping Children Under Your Care Safe)
Provides tips for caring for children and keeping them safe in childcare centers and living with foster families.
Provee información para mantener seguros a los niños en guarderías y viviendo con familias sustitutas.
Diez maneras de ser un mejor padre (Ten Ways to Be a Better Dad from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)
Fathers who spend time with their children increase the chances that their children will succeed in school, have fewer behavior problems, and experience better self-esteem. This tip sheet lists 10 concrete ways that fathers can enhance their involvement in their children's lives.
Cuando los padres dedican tiempo a sus hijos, éstos tienen más probabilidades de sobresalir en la escuela, tener menos problemas de comportamiento y experimentar mejor autoestima y bienestar. Esta hoja informativa enumera 10 formas concretas en que los padres pueden mejorar su participación en las vidas de sus hijos.
Es su turno: forme parte de su communidad (It's Your Turn: Become A Part of Your Community)
This resource guide is designed for Spanish-speaking parents and caretakers in the State of Florida who want to learn more about child development, child abuse and neglect prevention, medical care for children and infants, choosing care, and many other topics of interest to parents and caretakers. Some of the topics discussed are general in nature and could benefit parents or caretakers in other States.
Este folleto de recursos ésta diseñado para padres y cuidadores en el estado de Florida que quieren saber más sobre las diferentes etapas de desarrollo de los niños. Incluye información sobre el desarrollo infantil ...
Hay muchos padres adolescentes como usted (Teen Parents ... You're Not Alone! from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)
Being a teen parent is a 24-hour-a-day job and can feel overwhelming at times. This tip sheet reassures teen parents that these feelings are normal. It offers suggestions for reducing stress, improving parenting skills, and finding help when needed.
Ser padre o madre adolescente es como tener un trabajo de 24 horas al día, y a veces puede ser muy pesado. Esta hoja informativa ofrece tranquilidad a los padres adolescentes de que estos sentimientos son normales. Ella ofrece sugerencias para reducir el estrés, para adquirir más experiencia de crianza y para encontrar ayuda cuando la necesiten.
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¿Cómo funciona el sistema de bienestar de menores? (How Does the Child Welfare System Work?)
The child welfare system is a group of services designed to promote the well-being of children by ensuring safety, achieving permanency, and strengthening families to successfully care for their children. Child welfare systems are complex, and their specific procedures vary widely by State. The purpose of this fact sheet is to give a brief overview of the purposes and functions of child welfare from a national perspective. It discusses what happens when a report of possible abuse or neglect is made, what happens when a report is screened in, and what happens in substantiated cases.
El sistema de ...
Cómo reconocer el maltrato de menores: Los síntomas y los indicios (Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect: Signs and Symptoms)
The first step in helping abused or neglected children is learning to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect. This factsheet lists general signs that may signal the presence of child abuse. It also includes signs associated with specific types of maltreatment such as physical abuse, neglect, sexual abuse, and emotional maltreatment.
Lo primero que se debe hacer para ayudar a los niños que han sido abusados o descuidados es reconocer los síntomas y los indicios del maltrato. Esta hoja informativa hace un repaso de los diferentes síntomas e indicios que sugieren la posibilidad de abuso o ...
Guía para la familia sobre el sistema de bienestar infantil (A Family's Guide to the Child Welfare System)
This family guide is a comprehensive resource that answers many of the questions Spanish-speaking families face when they become involved with the child welfare system. Written in a simple language, it includes a question and answer format.
Esta guía para la familia da respuesta a muchas preguntas sobre el sistema del bienestar infantil. El folleto está escrito en una forma simple de entender, plantea preguntas y respuestas para las familias, y puede ser un buen recurso para los profesionales del bienestar de menores que trabajan con estas familias.
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National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health., Georgetown University. Center for Child and Human Development., American Institutes of Research., Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health (Program), Child Welfare League of America., National Indian Child Welfare Association.
McCarthy, Marshall, Collins, Arganza, Deserly |
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Los servicios de protección de menores: una guía para los procedimientos de investigación (Child Protective Services: A Guide to Investigative Procedures)
The purpose of this brochure is to
help Spanish-speaking parents understand the Child
Protective Services (CPS) reporting
and response process in the State of Virginia.
Este folleto ofrece información sobre los Servicios de Protección de Menores en el estado de Virginia y define el abuso y la negligencia de menores. Se explica lo que ocurre cuando alguien presenta una denuncia de abuso o negligencia, el proceso de investigación, las alternativas para los padres (o el padre o la madre) que fueron denunciados y sus derechos.
Teléfonos gratuitos de emergencia (Toll-Free Crisis Hotline Numbers)
This directory lists toll-free phone numbers maintained by various crisis organizations. It includes organizations that deal with child abuse, child sexual abuse, crime victims, family violence, mental illness, missing/abducted children, rape/incest, substance abuse, suicide prevention, and youth in trouble/runaways.
En esta lista incluye teléfonos gratuitos de diferentes organizaciones que prestan ayuda a las víctimas del abuso de menores, el abuso sexual, el crimen, la violencia doméstica, la violación o el incesto, el abuso de sustancias y los problemas de salud mental. También se incluyen los teléfonos de organizaciones que prestan ayuda a las familias con hijos secuestrados o ...
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Los abuelos y otros parientes al frente en la crianza de los niños: grupos de apoyo para personas al resguardo de sus familiares (Grandparents and Other Raising Children: Support Groups for Persons Taking Care of Family Members)
This document provides information about support groups for grandparents and other relatives caring for family members, including grandsons and nephews.
Este documento provee información sobre los grupos de apoyo para los abuelos y los parientes que cuidan a niños de su familia, ya sean nietos o sobrinos.
Los berrinches (Dealing with Temper Tantrums from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)
A young child's tantrums can be stressful for parents. This tip sheet helps parents understand why toddlers have tantrums, what they can do to help prevent tantrums, and how to handle them calmly when they occur.
Los berrinches de un niño pequeño pueden ser estresantes para los padres. Esta hoja de consejos ayuda a que los padres entiendan por qué hacen berrinches los niños pequeños, qué pueden hacer para prevenirlos y cómo enfrentarlos con calma cuando ocurran.
Cómo criar al hijo de un pariente (Raising Your Grandchildren from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)
When children can't be with their parents, a grandparent's home can provide stability and comfort. This tip sheet helps grandparent caregivers understand how their grandchildren may be feeling, how to help children feel safe and secure in their home, and where to find support in their community if needed.
Cuando los niños no pueden estar con sus padres, el hogar de un pariente puede darles estabilidad y consuelo. Esta hoja de consejos, escrita para los que cuidan a los hijos de un pariente, les ayuda a entender cómo se pueden sentir los niños, cómo ayudarles para que se sientan seguros en ...
Cómo relacionarse con su hijo adolescente (Connecting With Your Teen from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)
Teens are becoming more independent, but they still need their parents' love, support, and guidance. This tip sheet helps parents understand typical teen behavior. It offers suggestions for how parents can use simple, everyday activities to reinforce their connection with their teens and show they care.
Los adolescentes son cada vez más independientes, pero en realidad ellos siguen necesitando del amor, el apoyo y los consejos de sus padres. Esta hoja informativa ayuda a los padres a entender el comportamiento típico de los adolescentes. Ella ofrece sugerencias de cómo los padres pueden usar actividades cotidianas simples para reforzar su conexión con ...
Consejos para los padres: 2009 guía de recursos (Tips for parents from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)
This set includes six tip sheets written to help service providers offer guidance to parents and caregivers on specific issues, while supporting factors known to protect families from the risk of child abuse and neglect. Each easy-to-read factsheet focuses on concrete steps parents can take to care more effectively for their children and strengthen their family. Titles include "Bonding With Your Baby," "Dealing With Temper Tantrums," "Connecting With Your Teen," "Teen Parents?You're Not Alone!," "Ten Ways to Be a Better Dad," and "Raising Your Grandchildren."
Este conjunto incluye seis hojas informativas escritas para ayudar a los proveedores de servicios a ofrecer ...
| Authors: |
Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention
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| Availability in Spanish: |
Download Publication (PDF
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Diez maneras de ser un mejor padre (Ten Ways to Be a Better Dad from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)
Fathers who spend time with their children increase the chances that their children will succeed in school, have fewer behavior problems, and experience better self-esteem. This tip sheet lists 10 concrete ways that fathers can enhance their involvement in their children's lives.
Cuando los padres dedican tiempo a sus hijos, éstos tienen más probabilidades de sobresalir en la escuela, tener menos problemas de comportamiento y experimentar mejor autoestima y bienestar. Esta hoja informativa enumera 10 formas concretas en que los padres pueden mejorar su participación en las vidas de sus hijos.
Es su turno: forme parte de su communidad (It's Your Turn: Become A Part of Your Community)
This resource guide is designed for Spanish-speaking parents and caretakers in the State of Florida who want to learn more about child development, child abuse and neglect prevention, medical care for children and infants, choosing care, and many other topics of interest to parents and caretakers. Some of the topics discussed are general in nature and could benefit parents or caretakers in other States.
Este folleto de recursos ésta diseñado para padres y cuidadores en el estado de Florida que quieren saber más sobre las diferentes etapas de desarrollo de los niños. Incluye información sobre el desarrollo infantil ...
Folleto de recursos para los padres: cómo formar a los líderes del futuro (2008 Parent Resource Booklet: Raise the Leaders of Tomorrow)
This resource guide is designed for Spanish-speaking parents and caretakers in the State of Florida who want to learn more about child development, child abuse and neglect prevention, medical care for children and infants, choosing care, and many other topics of interest to parents and caretakers. Some of the topics discussed are general in nature and could benefit parents or caretakers in other States.
Este folleto de recursos ésta diseñado para padres y cuidadores en el estado de Florida que quieren saber más sobre las diferentes etapas de desarrollo de los niños. Incluye información sobre el desarrollo infantil ...
Hay muchos padres adolescentes como usted (Teen Parents ... You're Not Alone! from Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide)
Being a teen parent is a 24-hour-a-day job and can feel overwhelming at times. This tip sheet reassures teen parents that these feelings are normal. It offers suggestions for reducing stress, improving parenting skills, and finding help when needed.
Ser padre o madre adolescente es como tener un trabajo de 24 horas al día, y a veces puede ser muy pesado. Esta hoja informativa ofrece tranquilidad a los padres adolescentes de que estos sentimientos son normales. Ella ofrece sugerencias para reducir el estrés, para adquirir más experiencia de crianza y para encontrar ayuda cuando la necesiten.
Los hijos solos en casa (Leaving Your Child Home Alone)
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 ...
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Los abuelos que crían a sus nietos: qué necesita saber del abuso y la negligencia (Grandparents Raising Their Grandchildren: What you Need to Know About Child Abuse and Neglect)
These informative sheets are designed for grandparents who take care of their grandchildren. Child abuse, neglect, and family violence are discussed. The sheets also discuss the effects of child abuse at different ages and some of the things grandparents can do to provide a safe home for the abused child.
Estas hojas informativas están diseñadas para los abuelos que se han hecho cargo del cuidado de sus nietos. Se discute el abuso y el abandono de menores y se habla de la violencia familiar. También se dan a conocer los efectos del abuso según la edad del niño ...
Los abuelos y otros parientes al frente en la crianza de los niños: grupos de apoyo para personas al resguardo de sus familiares (Grandparents and Other Raising Children: Support Groups for Persons Taking Care of Family Members)
This document provides information about support groups for grandparents and other relatives caring for family members, including grandsons and nephews.
Este documento provee información sobre los grupos de apoyo para los abuelos y los parientes que cuidan a niños de su familia, ya sean nietos o sobrinos.
¿Cómo funciona el sistema de bienestar de menores? (How Does the Child Welfare System Work?)
The child welfare system is a group of services designed to promote the well-being of children by ensuring safety, achieving permanency, and strengthening families to successfully care for their children. Child welfare systems are complex, and their specific procedures vary widely by State. The purpose of this fact sheet is to give a brief overview of the purposes and functions of child welfare from a national perspective. It discusses what happens when a report of possible abuse or neglect is made, what happens when a report is screened in, and what happens in substantiated cases.
El sistema de ...
Consejos para mantener más seguros a los niños a su cuidado (Tips for Keeping Children Under Your Care Safe)
Provides tips for caring for children and keeping them safe in childcare centers and living with foster families.
Provee información para mantener seguros a los niños en guarderías y viviendo con familias sustitutas.
Creando Vínculos: Establecer Relaciones Entre los Padres de Crianza y los Padres Biológicos Beneficia a los Niños y a las Niñas.
Intended for foster parents, this brochure discusses the benefits of reaching out to biological parents to build relationships that will help the foster child. The need for foster parents to help women in abusive situations is stressed and the following tips are provided: talk to the victim one-on-one, away from the child, and always away from the abusive parent; provide information on the domestic violence hotline; and let her know that the violence is not her fault and that she's not alone.
Cuidadores familiares y el sistema de bienestar infantil (Kinship Caregivers and the Child Welfare System)
Informal and formal kinship care arrangements help to ensure stability and protection for children within their extended family. This fact sheet describes the benefits of kinship care as a child protection alternative and examines the agency's responsibility for the placement. The placement decision-making process, what to expect from the child welfare service and court system, and financial support, available services, and permanency planning are discussed. Questions for new kin caregivers to ask and a list of additional references are provided.
Hoja informativa para los abuelos y los parientes que cuidan al hijo de un familiar. Ofrece varios recursos ...
Grandes Cambios: Una Madre de Crianza Reflexiona Sobre Los Retos Y Triunfos de Criar a Los Hijos de su Sobrina.
This brochure profiles the experiences of an aunt who became a foster mother to her niece and nephew after they were placed in foster care. The impact domestic violence had on the children's behavior is discussed, as well as the benefits of providing love, counseling, and physical exercise. Tips are provided for adults caring for foster children.
Guía para la familia sobre el sistema de bienestar infantil (A Family's Guide to the Child Welfare System)
This family guide is a comprehensive resource that answers many of the questions Spanish-speaking families face when they become involved with the child welfare system. Written in a simple language, it includes a question and answer format.
Esta guía para la familia da respuesta a muchas preguntas sobre el sistema del bienestar infantil. El folleto está escrito en una forma simple de entender, plantea preguntas y respuestas para las familias, y puede ser un buen recurso para los profesionales del bienestar de menores que trabajan con estas familias.
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National Technical Assistance Center for Children's Mental Health., Georgetown University. Center for Child and Human Development., American Institutes of Research., Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health (Program), Child Welfare League of America., National Indian Child Welfare Association.
McCarthy, Marshall, Collins, Arganza, Deserly |
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Guia para padres temporales y adoptivos de Massachusetts (Guide for Foster and Adoptive Parents in Massachusetts)
Designed for Spanish-speaking adults, this guide provides information to foster families and preadoptive families in Massachusetts. Topics include temporary care, including requirements for temporary families and preadoptive families, types of temporary families, information on local groups, health services that are available to foster families and preadoptive families, and legal responsibilities and duties of families. Material is presented in Spanish.
Esta guía de recursos familiares fue elaborada para las personas que buscan más información sobre el cuidado adoptivo temporal en el estado de Massachussets. Incluye información sobre el proceso de asignación, los servicios médicos, la asistencia legal, los procedimientos en ...
Manual para familias de crianza temporal
(Family Manual for Foster Care Families)
This comprehensive resource explores the child welfare system in the State of Illinois and includes information on the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, the State judicial system, planning for permanency, caring for foster care children, and other topics of interest for foster parents and Spanish-speaking professionals in Illinois.
Este recurso general ofrece un repaso del sistema del bienestar de menores en el estado de Illinois e incluye información sobre el Departamento de Niños y Servicios Familiares de Illinois, el sistema judicial del estado, cómo asegurar la permanencia, el cuidado de los niños adoptados por familias sustitutas ...
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La adopción de hijastros (Stepparent Adoption)
This factsheet offers general information about legal issues to consider and steps to take when adopting a stepchild. While most stepparent adoptions can be done without the help of a lawyer, stepparents may wish to consult an adoption attorney to understand the specific legal requirements in their State. Resources for more information are included.
Esta hoja informativa está diseñada para los proveedores de cuidado y los padres que desean adoptar a un hijastro. Da a conocer los pasos a seguir para preparar este tipo de adopción y habla de las leyes estatales que rigen la adopción de hijastros en ...
La adopción: ¿dónde empiezo? (Adoption: Where Do I Start?)
This fact sheet is a "gateway" to the many possible paths to building a family through adoption. It attempts to provide an understanding of the basic steps in any adoption process and a guide to resources at each step. A list of additional resources is provided about general adoption, domestic adoption, foster care adoption, intercountry adoption, kinship adoption, and special circumstances adoption.
Esta hoja informativa habla de las diferentes opciones que usted tiene para construir su familia mediante la adopción. Le dará un mayor entendimiento de los pasos básicos en cualquier proceso de adopción y lo ayudará a acceder ...
Ayuda para la adopción para los niños adoptados del sistema de crianza temporal (Adoption Assistance for Children Adopted From Foster Care)
In every State there are children with special needs waiting in foster care for adoptive families. The most recent data estimate that 126,000 children are available to be adopted from foster care. In the past, the costs of care and services were major obstacles to parents who would otherwise adopt and love these children, and most were not placed for adoption.
Los padres que están considerando adoptar a un niño de manera permanente pueden ser elegibles para recibir una subvención estatal o federal. A medida que crece el número de niños en el sistema de crianza temporal o acogimiento ...
Los beneficios para la adopción proveídos por los empleadores (Employer-Provided Adoption Benefits)
This fact sheet explains the types of employee and tax benefits that are available to adoptive parents, from financial assistance and parental leave to tax credits for adoption expenses. Eligibility for such benefits is briefly discussed, and resources about employers offering adoption benefits are provided.
Un número creciente de empleadores ofrecen beneficios a los padres adoptivos. Esta hoja informativa incluye información sobre los diferentes beneficios para la adopción que ofrecen las empresas.
Buscando a parientes biológicos (Searching for Birth Relatives)
This information sheet provides contact information for organizations that support searches for birth relatives. The agencies include advocacy groups, registries, and networks for Jewish and Korean adoptive families.
Esta hoja informativa ofrece información para las personas que quieren buscar a sus parientes biológicos. Asimismo, ofrece información a los padres biológicos (tanto las madres como los padres) que quieren localizar a un hijo que fue adoptado. La hoja también ofrece información para enfrentarse a la ansiedad que puede provocar esta búsqueda.
Buscando a parientes biológicos: Paquete de información general sobre la adopción 3 (Searching for Birth Relatives: Adoption General Information Packet 3)
This collection of factsheets provides an overview of the impact of adoption on birth parents and adopted persons and examines issues related to the search process. Coping skills, support groups, resources for searching, and state laws regarding access to adoption records are discussed.
Este paquete contiene información para personas que desean buscar a sus parientes biológicos. Asimismo, ofrece información a los padres biológicos (tanto las madres como los padres) que quieren localizar a un hijo que fue adoptado.
Los costos de la adopción (Costs of Adopting)
This factsheet provides cost estimates for domestic and intercountry adoptions. Agency fees, legal fees, home study expenses, and foreign country expenses are considered. The factsheet also includes information about adoption benefits, such as Federal tax credits, state tax credits, subsidies, and adoption loans and grants. A brief list of additional resources is provided.
Esta publicación ofrece información sobre los costos de la adopción, y da a conocer los recursos disponibles para este fin. Vienen incluidas las siguientes secciones: Los gastos universales; los gastos relacionados con la adopción específica; recursos para ayudar a sufragar los costos de la adopción; y ...
Derechos y Responsabilidades de los Padres Adoptivos en Illinois (Adoptive Parents' Rights and Responsibilities in Illinois)
This form lists the rights and responsibilities of the adoptive parents of a child being relinquished for adoption.
Este documento describe los derechos y las responsabilidades de los padres adoptivos en el estado de Illinois.
Empezando el proceso: paquete de información general sobre la adopción 1 (Getting Started: Adoption General Information Packet 1)
This collection of factsheets published by the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse provides an overview of the adoption process. The papers address the steps involved in agency and independent adoptions, the home study process, and legal aspects of adoptions.
Esta colección de hojas informativas ofrece una perspectiva general de la adopción en los Estados Unidos. Se enumeran los pasos a seguir por los posibles padres adoptivos y se dan a conocer las diferentes opciones al dar un hijo en adopción.
¿Está embarazada y pensando en la adopción? (Are You Pregnant and Thinking About Adoption?)
Written for women and girls who are pregnant and considering placing their baby for adoption, this factsheet provides information about the adoption process, and it directs the reader to community and Internet resources. Information for fathers and for relatives is also provided. The factsheet walks the reader through the adoption process by discussing how an expectant parent can explore different options, make the adoption decision, place a baby through an agency or through an independent (private) adoption, select adoptive parents, and decide how much contact to have with the child after the adoption.
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