2019 AEA Nominations

Adoption Excellence Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments in achieving permanency for America's children waiting in foster care.
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May Is National Foster Care Month

This year's National Foster Care Month highlights how the child welfare system—through community engagement, collaborative relationships, and targeted support services—can strengthen families, improve well-being, and increase the likelihood of reunification.
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Family-Centered Practice

Find resources for family-centered casework practice across child welfare service systems that focus on building families' strengths, involving families in decision-making, and engaging communities to support families. VISIT THE FAMILY-CENTERED PRACTICE SECTION

2019 National Child Welfare Evaluation Summit

The 2019 National Child Welfare Evaluation Summit will be held on August 20–21 in Washington, DC. This year's theme is "Leveraging Data and Evaluation to Strengthen Families and Promote Well-Being." LEARN MORE

About CAPTA: A Legislative History

This factsheet summarizes the legislative history and purpose of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), the key Federal legislation addressing child abuse and neglect. CAPTA was originally enacted in P.L. 93-247 and was most recently amended on January 7, 2019, by the Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2018 (P.L. 115-424). ACCESS THE FACTSHEET

New Child Welfare Information Gateway Podcast Series

A new Child Welfare Information Gateway podcast series features interviews and conversations that share lessons learned and advice for enhancing services to protect children and families. LISTEN TO THE PODCASTS

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