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, prioritize foster care as a service to families, and promote reunification. LEARN MORE ON THE NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH WEBSITE

2021 AEA Nominations

Adoption Excellences Awards recognize outstanding accomplishments in achieving permanency for American's children waiting in foster care. VIEW NOMINATION GUIDELINES

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

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

Foster Care Pandemic Act information

NEW: Webpage on Foster Youth Pandemic Relief Funds Read about time-limited Federal resources to help youth and young adults under the age of 27 and who experienced foster care after the age of 14. VIEW THE PAGE

Exploring Civil Rights Protections for Individuals in Recovery from an Opioid Use Disorder

The National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare videos inform professionals on Federal disability rights laws and inform individuals in recovery from substance use disorders about protections under the law. VIEW THE VIDEO SERIES

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