Child Maltreatment 2020

This report presents national data about child abuse and neglect known to child protective services agencies in the United States during federal fiscal year 2020. VIEW THE REPORT

NEW: Engaging American Indian Children and Families

This section helps professionals gain a better understanding of the impact of intergenerational trauma, the Federal laws designed to protect Native families, and how to work in partnership with Tribes to help support children, youth, and families. VIEW THE SECTION

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

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

NEW: Concurrent Planning for Timely Permanency for Children

This State statute provides an overview of State laws and policies that provide for the development and implementation of an alternative permanency plan concurrently with efforts to reunify the child with their family. VIEW THE PUBLICATION

Episode 70: Preventing Placement Disruptions

This episode features a discussion about the California Family Urgent Response System and its intention to provide youth currently and formerly in foster care and their caregivers with immediate, trauma-informed support when they need it and reduce hospitalizations, law enforcement contacts, and placement in out-of-home facilities. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

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