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

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

UPDATED: Behavioral Health & Wellness

Learn more about the impact mental health and substance use issues have on the child welfare system, including compliance with Federal laws, collaboration across systems, and the use of psychotropic medications. VIEW THE SECTION

The Assistant Secretary's All-IN Foster Adoption Challenge

Provides information on the Administration for Children and Families All-IN Foster Adoption Challenge, which encourages collaborative partnerships to find permanent families for children and youth waiting for adoption. VIEW THE SECTION

UPDATED: Adoption by Family Type

Many different types of families adopt. Find resources for specific types of adoptive families, including single parents, families formed by second-parent or stepparent adoption, racially and culturally diverse families, military families, foster families, and LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning) families. VIEW THE PAGE

Episode 54: Supporting Parenting and Expectant Teens in Foster Care

Provides insight to help States and agencies leverage the provisions of the Family First Preservation Services Act to support parenting and expectant teens in foster care. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

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