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 who experienced foster care after the age of 14. VIEW THE PAGE

2021 AEA Nominations

The 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

Child Welfare Outcomes Reports Released

The 2017 and 2018 Child Welfare Outcomes reports to Congress present State-level data on seven outcomes. VIEW THE REPORTS

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

These National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare videos describe Federal disability rights laws and protections for individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. VIEW THE VIDEO SERIES

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