May Is National Foster Care Month

National Foster Care Month reflects the Children's Bureau's commitment to strengthening the capacity of families to nurture and provide for the well-being of their children, prioritizing foster care as a service to families, and promoting reunification. LEARN MORE ON THE NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH WEBSITE

2022 Adoption Excellence Award Nominations

The Adoption Excellence Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments in achieving permanency for children waiting in foster care. VIEW THE NOMINATION GUIDELINES

Addressing Mental Health and Wellness Needs of Youth and Young Adults

In recognition of May as mental health awareness month, the Division X Technical Assistance Center has released a brand-new tip sheet for child welfare and related professionals to use when responding to the mental health and wellness needs of youth and young adults in foster care. READ THE TIP SHEET

A Message on COVID-19 From the Children's Bureau

This webpage reviews resources from State and national child welfare organizations on addressing and mitigating the spread of COVID-19. VIEW THE RESOURCES

Threading Equity Throughout Child Welfare

This podcast features a conversation with the Children's Bureau Associate Commissioner that dives into her priorities, Federal policy or guidance updates and recommendations, and how these connect and relate to the work of frontline child welfare professionals in promoting equity in agencies. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

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