Child Welfare Information Gateway

Provides caregivers—including parents, kin caregivers, foster parents, and others—with important information on brain development and how it may be affected by abuse and neglect. The factsheet also reviews how to work with caseworkers and others to m ...Read More

Shares stories and advice from caregivers and birth parents who have experienced kinship care on the importance of maintaining boundaries, managing family dynamics, building trust, positive parenting and communication, and securing support.

Helps immigrant and refugee families understand what the U.S. child welfare system is and how it can help keep their children safe. It also discusses some of the issues immigrant and refugee families may encounter if they become involved with the chi ...Read More

Review information on managing child welfare caseloads and workloads. Manageable caseloads and workloads can affect a worker's ability to spend adequate time with children and families, improve staff retention, and have a positive impact on outcomes.