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

The Assistant Secretary's "All-In" Foster Adoption Challenge

Provides information on the ACF's "All-In" Foster Adoption Challenge, which encourages collaborative partnerships to find permanent families for children and youth waiting for adoption. VIEW THE SECTION

System Reform

Child welfare agencies are always assessing how to improve practices and policies. This section provides examples of various approaches to system reform and identify strategies being used to improve the child welfare system. VIEW THE RESOURES

Adoption: Considering Your Options and Making a Plan

Get information exploring parenting and adoption options from this factsheet. Furthermore, it provides guidance about making an adoption plan. VIEW THE FACTSHEET

Episode 52: Creating a Family First Prevention Plan - Washington, D.C.

Shares the historical background, strategies, and guidance the Child and Family Service Agency in Washington, DC applied in developing their prevention plan, which expands services to help stabilize and strengthen families. LISTEN TO THE PODCAST

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