Oklahoma |
Adoption |
Parents |
DHS Adoptive Parent Handbook
(PDF - 665KB)
Oklahoma Department of Human Services |
2014 |
Kansas |
Adoption |
Parents |
Adoption Assistance: A Resource for Families Adopting Children With Special Needs
(PDF - 358KB)
Kansas Department for Children and Families, Prevention and Protection Services |
2013 |
New York |
Child protection |
Parents |
Help Prevent Child Abuse
(PDF - 1195KB)
New York Office of Children and Family Services |
2015 |
Virginia |
Child protection |
Parents |
Child Protective Services: A Guide to Investigative Procedures in Out of Family Settings
(PDF - 144KB)
Virginia Department of Social Services |
2019 |
Nebraska |
Adoption |
Parents |
Nebraska Foster Care and Adoption Guidelines
AdoptUsKids |
2019 |
Nebraska |
Child protection |
Parents |
Guide for Parents: Walking Your Way Through the Nebraska Juvenile Court Child Protection Process
(PDF - 375KB)
Nebraska Court Improvement Project |
2007 |
District of Columbia |
Out-of-home care |
Parents |
When Child Welfare Must Take Your Child From Home: Information for Parents and Caregivers
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency |
2019 |
Rhode Island |
Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse and/or Neglect
(PDF - 237KB)
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2018 |
Rhode Island |
Child protection |
Parents |
¿Cuál es la Apariencia de un Ambiente Seguro Para Dormir?
(PDF - 239KB)
Department of Health and Human Services, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, & Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2015 |
District of Columbia |
Child protection |
Parents |
When Child Welfare Investigates Your Family: Information for Parents and Caregivers
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency |
2010 |
New York |
Out-of-home care |
Parents |
My Rights in Foster Care An Activity Book for Young Children in Care
(PDF - 1297KB)
Office of Children and Family Services |
2016 |
New York |
Out-of-home care |
Parents |
You Don’t Have to Stop Being a
Parent While you are in a Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Facility
(PDF - 751KB)
New York State Office of Children & Family Services |
2016 |
Tennessee |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Clients' Rights Handbook
(PDF - 531KB)
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
2016 |
Ohio |
Out-of-home care |
Parents |
When My Child Is Unable to Remain in My Care: What Happens Next?: A Guide for Parents
(PDF - 368KB)
Supreme Court of Ohio, Advisory Committee on Children, Families and the Courts |
2010 |
Tennessee |
Adoption, Child protection, Family preservation and support, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Rights and Resources for Birth Families
Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
2015 |
New York |
Child protection |
Parents |
You Don't Have to Stop Being a Parent While You Are Incarcerated
(PDF - 462KB)
New York State Office of Children and Family Services |
2016 |
Virginia |
Child protection |
Parents |
Child Protective Services: A Guide To Investigative Procedures
(PDF - 308KB)
Virginia Department of Social Services |
2019 |
Virginia |
Child protection |
Parents |
Child Protective Services: Appeals and Fair Hearings
(PDF - 121KB)
Virginia Department of Social Services |
2019 |
Montana |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
What Happens Next? A Guide to the Child and Family Services Division
(PDF - 124KB)
Montana Department of Health and Human Services |
2011 |
Tennessee |
Child protection |
Parents |
The Tennessee Handbook for Parents and Guardians in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases
(PDF - 191KB)
Tennessee Supreme Court/Court Improvement Program & Tennessee Department of Children's Services |
2001 |
Rhode Island |
Child protection |
Parents |
What Does a Safe Sleep Environment Look Like?
(PDF - 915KB)
Department of Health and Human Services, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Rhode Island Department of Health |
2018 |
Alabama |
Child protection, Licensing, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Chapter 660-5-50: Visiting
(PDF - 46KB)
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Social Services Division Administrative Code |
2013 |
Alabama |
Licensing, Permanency |
Parents |
Chapter 660-5-30: Termination of Parental Rights
(PDF - 539KB)
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Social Services Division Administrative Code |
2013 |
California |
Mandatory reporting, Child protection |
Parents |
Child Abuse Reporting and You
(PDF - 664KB)
California Department of Social Services, Office of Child Abuse Prevention |
2016 |
California |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
A Parent's Guide to CPS and the Courts
(PDF - 558KB)
San Francisco Unified Family Court |
2010 |
California |
Child protection |
Parents |
Mandato de Reportar
(PDF - 34KB)
California Department of Social Services, Office of Child Abuse Prevention |
2017 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Parents |
Parent's Guide to Child Protective Services
(PDF - 1301KB)
Nevada Division of Child and Family Services, Family Programs Office |
2020 |
Nevada |
Adoption |
Parents |
Guide to Adoption in Nevada
Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services |
2021 |
Kansas |
Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Child Care Subsidy
Kansas Department for Children and Families |
2018 |
Oklahoma |
Child protection, Family preservation and support, Out-of-home care, Permanency |
Parents |
A Guide to Working With
Child Welfare
(PDF - 2511KB)
Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division |
2018 |
South Carolina |
Child protection |
Parents |
Child Abuse, Child Neglect: What Out of Home Caregivers Should Know if They Are Investigated
(PDF - 120KB)
South Carolina Appleseed Legal Justice Center & Children's Law Office |
2016 |
Oklahoma |
Child protection |
Parents |
Guidelines for Leaving a Child at Home Alone
(PDF - 245KB)
Oklahoma Department of Human Services |
2020 |
Wisconsin |
Adoption |
Parents |
Death of an Adoptive Parent: How Adoption Assistance is Affected
(PDF - 219KB)
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Division of Safety and Permanence |
2019 |
Wisconsin |
Adoption |
Parents |
One-Time Expense Reimbursement with Adoption Assistance: Information for Families
(PDF - 245KB)
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Division of Safety and Permanence |
2019 |
Wisconsin |
Adoption |
Parents |
Adoption Assistance
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Division of Safety and Permanence |
2021 |
Wisconsin |
Permanency |
Parents |
Permanency Consultation Guide
(PDF - 629KB)
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families |
2019 |
Wisconsin |
Adoption, Kinship care, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Child Care Subsidy for Parents
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families |
2021 |
New York |
Adoption |
Parents |
Adopting a Child from Foster Care in New York State
(PDF - 1412KB)
New York State Office of Children and Family Services |
2019 |
New York |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Parent’s Guide to Foster Care
New York City Administration for Children's Services |
2021 |
Massachusetts |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Sexual and Domestic Violence Prevention and Services
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families |
2022 |
Massachusetts |
Child protection, Family preservation and support, Out-of-home care, Permanency, Transition to adulthood and independent living |
Parents |
LGBTQ: A Guide for Working With Youth and Families
(PDF - 1782KB)
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families |
2018 |
Massachusetts |
Child protection |
Parents |
A Family's Guide to Protective Services for Children
(PDF - 2124KB)
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families |
2017 |
South Dakota |
Child protection |
Parents |
Servicios de Protección de Menores de Dakota del Sur
(PDF - 2933KB)
South Dakota Department of Social Services |
2021 |
South Dakota |
Child protection |
Parents |
South Dakota Child Protection Services
(PDF - 2920KB)
South Dakota Department of Social Services |
2021 |
South Dakota |
Child protection |
Parents |
South Dakota's Central Registry of Child Abuse and Neglect: A Guide to Understanding the Central Registry Process
(PDF - 214KB)
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Child Protection Services |
2022 |
Missouri |
Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Handbook for Parents of Children in Alternative Care
(PDF - 2141KB)
Missouri Department of Social Services, Children's Division |
2021 |
Vermont |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
A Parent’s Guide to DCF's Family Services Division
(PDF - 2136KB)
Vermont Department for Children and Families, Family Services Division |
2021 |
Illinois |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Guide for Parents in Juvenile Court Abuse and Neglect Proceedings
(PDF - 442KB)
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services |
2009 |
Northern Mariana Islands |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
CPS Reporting Process
(PDF - 6688KB)
Northern Mariana Islands Division of Youth Services |
2019 |
Alaska |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Constitutional and Statutory Rights of Clients
(PDF - 22KB)
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services |
2007 |
Alaska |
Family preservation and support, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
The Indian Child Welfare Act: A Family’s Guide
(PDF - 690KB)
National Indian Child Welfare Association |
2016 |
Alaska |
Child protection, Family preservation and support, Practice models |
Parents |
Healing the Invisible Wounds: Children’s Exposure to Violence: A Guide for Families
(PDF - 1510KB)
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services |
2019 |
Alaska |
Child protection, Out-of-home care, Practice models |
Parents |
For Parents Involved with OCS: Frequently
Asked Questions During the COVID-19
Crisis
(PDF - 230KB)
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services |
2021 |
Alaska |
Child protection |
Parents |
Resource Guide for Parents and Guardians
(PDF - 497KB)
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services |
2019 |
Kentucky |
Adoption, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Fall in Love With Adoption and Foster Care: A Guide for Families
(PDF - 6924KB)
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services |
2018 |
Kentucky |
Child protection |
Parents |
When Your Child is Removed from Your Care: Guide for Parents
(PDF - 300KB)
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services |
2012 |
Washington |
Child protection |
Parents |
Parent's Guide to Child Protective Services
(PDF - 343KB)
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Children's Administration, Division of Children and Family Services |
2008 |
Washington |
Child protection |
Parents |
Child Welfare System - Child Protective Services: Frequently Asked Questions
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families |
2020 |
Louisiana |
Child protection |
Parents |
Code of Ethics for Foster Parents
(PDF - 183KB)
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services,
National Foster Parent Association |
2020 |
Michigan |
Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Child Protection Pamphlet for Parents of Children in the Child Protection System
(PDF - 233KB)
Michigan Court Improvement Program, State Court Administrative Office, Child Welfare Services |
2015 |
Michigan |
Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Child Protection Handbook for Parents of Children in the Child Protection System
(PDF - 131KB)
Michigan Court Improvement Program, Court Process Improvement Committee State Court Administrative Office, Child Welfare Services Division |
2017 |
Colorado |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Answers to Your Questions About Dependency and Neglect
(PDF - 16KB)
Excellence in Customer Service Colorado Judicial Branch |
2001 |
Alaska |
Adoption, Permanency |
Parents |
Adoption and Guardianship
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services |
2022 |
Alaska |
Child protection |
Parents |
Parent's Rights: What You Need to Know About a Child Protection Initial Assessment
(PDF - 200KB)
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services, Office of Children's Services |
2021 |
Alaska |
Child protection, Out-of-home care, Practice models |
Parents |
For Parents Involved with OCS: Frequently Asked Questions During the COVID-19 Crisis
(PDF - 280KB)
Alaska Department of Health and Social Services |
2021 |
New Jersey |
Out-of-home care |
Parents |
A Guide for Parents: When Your Child Is in Foster Care
(PDF - 817KB)
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Division of Youth and Family Services |
2014 |
New Jersey |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Indicators of Child Abuse/Neglect
New Jersey Department of Children and Families |
2023 |
New Jersey |
Child protection |
Parents |
Parents' Handbook
(PDF - 337KB)
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Division of Youth and Family Services |
2017 |
New Jersey |
Adoption |
Parents |
Subsidized Adoption Program
(PDF - 345KB)
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Division of Youth and Family Services |
2012 |
New Jersey |
Out-of-home care, Spanish Resources |
Parents |
Una guía para los padres - Cuando su hijo se encuentra en cuidado de crianza provisional
(PDF - 823KB)
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Division of Youth and Family Services |
2015 |
New Jersey |
Adoption |
Parents |
Foreign Adoptions
New Jersey Department of Health |
2023 |
Connecticut |
Transition to adulthood and independent living |
Parents |
Legal Rights of Teens
Center for Children's Advocacy |
2023 |
Delaware |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Resource Guide: Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect in Delaware
(PDF - 1353KB)
State of Delaware Child Protection Accountability Commission |
2019 |
Maine |
Child protection, Family preservation and support, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Guide to Child Welfare
Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services |
2021 |
Iowa |
Child protection |
Parents |
Safe Infant Sleep
Iowa Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Washington |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Your Rights and Responsibilities
Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families |
2022 |
Ohio |
Adoption |
Parents |
Ohio Adoption Guide: A Handbook for Prospective Adoptive Families
(PDF - 3612KB)
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services |
2022 |
Ohio |
Adoption |
Parents |
Adoption Subsidies Guide
(PDF - 6127KB)
Ohio Department of Job and Family Services, Office for Children and Families |
2021 |
District of Columbia |
Adoption |
Parents |
Adopting Through the District’s Public Child Welfare Agency
(PDF - 434KB)
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency |
2018 |
Hawaii |
Child protection, Family preservation and support, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
A Guide to Child Welfare Services
(PDF - 715KB)
Hawaii Department of Human Services, Social Services Division, Child Welfare Services Branch |
2020 |
Hawaii |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Your Rights: Administrative Hearing Confidentiality Non-discrimination
(PDF - 13KB)
Hawaii Department of Human Services |
2013 |
Minnesota |
Adoption |
Parents |
Minnesota Rules of Adoption Procedure
(PDF - 395KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Child Safety and Permanency Division |
2022 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Parents |
Family Guide to Child Protection
(PDF - 504KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Child Safety and Permanency Division |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Parent Support Outreach Program
(PDF - 516KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Child protection, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Family Assessment Response to Child Safety Concerns
(PDF - 440KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services, Child Safety and Permanency Division |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Child protection, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Tusaha Qoyska ee Ilaalinta Cunuga (Somali Family Guide to Child Protection)
(PDF - 540KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Child protection, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Tsev Neeg Daim Ntawv Txog Kev Pov Hwm
me Nyuam (Hmong Family Guide to Child Protection)
(PDF - 541KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Family preservation and support, Child protection |
Parents |
Guía Familiar Para la Protección de Menores (Spanish Family Guide to Child Protection)
(PDF - 588KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Licensing, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Summary of Child Foster Care Responsible Agency Requirements
(PDF - 291KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2017 |
Minnesota |
Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Preventing Child Maltreatment by Promoting Health and Well-Being for Minnesota Families
(PDF - 559KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Minnesota |
Adoption, Child protection, Family preservation and support, Out-of-home care, Permanency |
Parents |
Tribal and Urban Resources for Native Americans in Minnesota
(PDF - 946KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2018 |
Rhode Island |
Child protection |
Parents |
Pool Safety for Children
(PDF - 288KB)
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2018 |
Rhode Island |
Child protection |
Parents |
Window and Door Safety for Children
(PDF - 228KB)
Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2018 |
Utah |
Adoption, Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
A Child’s Journey Through the Child Welfare System
(PDF - 22KB)
Utah Courts |
2015 |
Utah |
Child protection, Out-of-home care, Permanency |
Parents |
Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency Proceedings
(PDF - 97KB)
Utah Courts |
2023 |
California |
Adoption, Child protection, Family preservation and support, Kinship care, Licensing, Mandatory reporting, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Information Resources Guide
California Department of Social Services |
2022 |
California |
Family preservation and support, Out-of-home care, Permanency |
Parents |
The Juvenile Dependency Court and You: A Guide for Parents
(PDF - 3511KB)
Administrative Office of the Courts, Judicial and Court Operations Services Division, Center for Families, Children & the Courts |
2015 |
California |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
What You Should Know About Mandated Reporting
(PDF - 441KB)
Office of Child Abuse Prevention, California Department of Social Services |
2020 |
California |
Adoption, Kinship care, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Foster Children Now Eligible for Free Meals/Milk
California Department of Education |
2021 |
Illinois |
Out-of-home care, Permanency |
Parents |
Foster Care Transition Toolkit
(PDF - 1108KB)
U.S. Department of Education |
2016 |
Idaho |
Child protection |
Parents |
Child and Family Services: A Parent’s Guide to Assessments of Abuse, Neglect, or Abandonment
(PDF - 1832KB)
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare |
2019 |
Idaho |
Child protection |
Parents |
Servicios para Niños y Familias: Guía para Los Padres Para Evaluaciones de Abuso, Negligencia O Abandono
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare |
2019 |
Oregon |
Adoption, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
An Introduction to Becoming a Foster or Adoptive Family
(PDF - 5646KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services, Children, Adults, and Families Division |
2008 |
Oregon |
Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Icebreaker: The First Meeting Between Birth Parents and Foster Parents
(PDF - 2159KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2005 |
Oregon |
Adoption |
Parents |
Adoption Assistance Program
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Maryland |
Child protection |
Parents |
Appealing Child Protective Services Findings
Maryland Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Maryland |
Child protection |
Parents |
Maryland Safe Haven Program
Maryland Department of Human Resources |
2022 |
Oregon |
Out-of-home care, Practice models |
Parents |
Placement with Parents in Oregon Through the Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC)
(PDF - 10000KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2018 |
Oregon |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting, Practice models |
Parents |
Guidance for Helpers in a Virtual Environment
(PDF - 210KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2020 |
Oregon |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Oregon Child Abuse Hotline Child Abuse Reporting Guide
(PDF - 1323KB)
Oregon Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Nevada |
Child protection |
Parents |
Guía para los Padres sobre los Servicios de Protección Infantil
(PDF - 152KB)
Nevada Division of Child and Family Services, Family Programs Office |
2020 |
Alabama |
Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Putative Father Information
Alabama Department of Human Resources |
2019 |
Alabama |
Child protection |
Parents |
Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting
Alabama Department of Human Resources, Child Protective Services |
2021 |
Alabama |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Instructions for Written Report of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect
(PDF - 68KB)
Alabama Department of Human Resources |
2013 |
Alabama |
Adoption |
Parents |
Adoption Checklist
Alabama Department of Human Resources |
2021 |
Alabama |
Adoption |
Parents |
Adoption Frequently Asked Questions
Alabama Department of Human Resources |
2021 |
Alabama |
Child protection, Kinship care, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Foster Care
Alabama Department of Human Resources |
2021 |
Alabama |
Adoption, Child protection, Kinship care, Licensing, Out-of-home care, Transition to adulthood and independent living |
Parents |
Child and Family Services Policy
Alabama Department of Human Resources |
2021 |
Mississippi |
Child protection, Licensing, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Licensure Requirements and Operations Standards for Congregate Care Providers
(PDF - 628KB)
Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services |
2018 |
South Carolina |
Adoption |
Parents |
South Carolina Foster Care and Adoption Guidelines
Adopt Us Kids |
2022 |
South Carolina |
Adoption |
Parents |
South Carolina Foster Care and Adoption Guidelines
Adopt Us Kids |
2022 |
Arizona |
Adoption |
Parents |
Adoption Subsidy: A Program for Children with Special Needs
(PDF - 898KB)
Arizona Department of Economic Security, Division of Children, Youth and Families |
2018 |
Arizona |
Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Discipline Guidelines for Children in Out-of-Home Care
(PDF - 771KB)
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2017 |
Arizona |
Adoption |
Parents |
Adoption Subsidy Support for Families of Children With Special Needs
(PDF - 435KB)
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2018 |
Arizona |
Child protection, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Healthy Families Arizona
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2021 |
Arizona |
Child protection, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Arizona Families: Families In Recovery Succeeding Together Substance Abuse Program
(PDF - 470KB)
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2019 |
Arizona |
Child protection |
Parents |
Parents Rights
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2021 |
Arizona |
Permanency, Child protection, Family preservation and support, Kinship care, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
A Parent’s Guide to the Arizona Department of Child Safety
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2021 |
Massachusetts |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Guide to Fair Hearings
(PDF - 329KB)
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families |
2020 |
Kentucky |
Adoption, Family preservation and support, Kinship care, Licensing, Out-of-home care, Permanency |
Parents |
Kentucky’s Foster Parent Handbook
(PDF - 1569KB)
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Human Services |
2018 |
Kentucky |
Adoption |
Parents |
Chapter 13.39: Adoption Assistance (Standards of Practice Online Manual)
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services |
2023 |
Kentucky |
Child protection, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Kentucky Safe Infants Act
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services |
2022 |
Kentucky |
Child protection |
Parents |
Find Child Care
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services |
2022 |
Washington |
Adoption |
Parents |
Post Adoption: Questions and Answers
Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2021 |
Washington |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
How to Report Child Abuse or Neglect
Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families |
2023 |
Kentucky |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Reporting Abuse, Neglect, and Dependency
(PDF - 596KB)
Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services |
2021 |
Massachusetts |
Family preservation and support, Practice models |
Parents |
Resources for Parents and Caregivers with Disabilities
Massachusetts Department of Children and Families |
2022 |
Arizona |
Child protection |
Parents |
Who do you trust with your child?
(PDF - 672KB)
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2020 |
Arizona |
Child protection |
Parents |
Pregnancy Dos and Don'ts
(PDF - 120KB)
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2018 |
Arizona |
Child protection, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Brochure
(PDF - 1855KB)
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2014 |
Arizona |
Child protection, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Team Decision Making (TDM) Involving your family and community in decisions
(PDF - 1352KB)
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2016 |
Arizona |
Child protection, Out-of-home care, Practice models |
Parents |
A Guide to the Arizona Department of Child Safety
(PDF - 571KB)
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2022 |
Arizona |
Child protection, Out-of-home care, Practice models |
Parents |
A Guide to the Department - Una Guia sobre El Departamento
(PDF - 495KB)
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2022 |
Arizona |
Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Nurturing Parent Program
(PDF - 594KB)
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2021 |
Arizona |
Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Nurturing Parent Program - Programa De Crianza Para Padres
(PDF - 622KB)
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2021 |
Arizona |
Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Family Connections
(PDF - 780KB)
Arizona Department of Child Safety |
2021 |
Wisconsin |
Adoption, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Medicaid Coverage Information
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families |
2023 |
Wisconsin |
Adoption |
Parents |
Adoption Assistance Amendments: Information for Families
(PDF - 83KB)
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families, Division of Safety and Permanence |
2022 |
Wisconsin |
Out-of-home care, Permanency |
Parents |
Subsidized Guardianship in Wisconsin
Wisconsin Department of Children and Families |
2023 |
New York |
Child protection |
Parents |
Protecting Children Against Sexual Abuse
(PDF - 1707KB)
New York Office of Children and Family Services |
2016 |
New York |
Child protection, Family preservation and support, Mandatory reporting, Out-of-home care, Practice models |
Parents |
Child Protective Services Manual
(PDF - 12322KB)
New York State Office of Children and Family Services |
2020 |
Arkansas |
Child protection |
Parents |
Child Protective Services: A Caretaker's Guide
(PDF - 96KB)
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services |
2015 |
Arkansas |
Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Frequently Asked Questions
Arkansas Department of Human Services |
2023 |
Arkansas |
Adoption |
Parents |
Kids in Foster Care
(PDF - 1792KB)
Arkansas Department of human Services,
Division of Children and Family Services |
2019 |
Arkansas |
Transition to adulthood and independent living |
Parents |
Preparing Teens in Care to be Adults
(PDF - 1365KB)
Arkansas Department of human Services,
Division of Children and Family Services |
2019 |
Arkansas |
Child protection |
Parents |
Servicios de Protección del menor: Guía para cuidadores
(PDF - 35KB)
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services |
2013 |
Arkansas |
Child protection |
Parents |
What Happens When Your Child and Family Are Involved With DCFS?
(PDF - 427KB)
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services |
2019 |
Arkansas |
Child protection |
Parents |
¿Qué sucede cuando su hijo/a
y familia se involucran con DCFS?
(PDF - 612KB)
Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services |
2015 |
South Dakota |
Transition to adulthood and independent living |
Parents |
Independent Living Program
(PDF - 508KB)
South Dakota Department of Social Services, Division of Child Protection Services |
2020 |
Vermont |
Adoption |
Parents |
The Vermont Adoption Registry
Vermont Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families |
2022 |
Vermont |
Child protection |
Parents |
Your Child is in DCF Custody: Information for Custodial Parents
(PDF - 300KB)
Vermont Agency of Human Services, Department of Children and Families |
2016 |
Vermont |
Adoption |
Parents |
Adoption Assistance for Children Involved With DCF
(PDF - 324KB)
Vermont Department for Children and Families |
2021 |
Virgin Islands |
Licensing, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Standards for Licensed Child-Placing Agencies
Virginia General Assembly |
2023 |
Virginia |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
A Guide For Mandated Reporters
In Recognizing And Reporting
Child Abuse And Neglect
(PDF - 830KB)
Virginia Department of Social Services |
2019 |
Virginia |
Family preservation and support, Kinship care |
Parents |
Family Engagement
Virginia Department of Human Services |
2023 |
Washington |
Kinship care, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Becoming a Foster Parent FAQ
Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families |
2022 |
Virginia |
Child protection, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Promoting Safe and Stable Families
Virginia Department of Social Services |
2023 |
Virginia |
Child protection, Family preservation and support, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
CommonHelp: a guide for navigating and applying for assistance
Commonwealth of Virginia and Virginia Department of Social Services |
2023 |
Virgin Islands |
Child protection, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Emergency Shelter for Teens in Crisis
Virginia Navigator |
2023 |
Georgia |
Adoption, Child protection, Practice models, Transition to adulthood and independent living, Family preservation and support, Kinship care, Licensing, Mandatory reporting, Out-of-home care, Permanency |
Parents |
Online Directives Information System (ODIS)
Georgia Department of Human Services |
2023 |
Georgia |
Child protection |
Parents |
Looking Out for Georgia's Youth: Education Can Make a Difference
(PDF - 16859KB)
Georgia Department of Education |
2012 |
Georgia |
Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Policy Manual
Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services |
2023 |
New Jersey |
Kinship care, Out-of-home care, Spanish Resources |
Parents |
Guía de Servicios de Apoyo para la Custodia Legal de Parientes
(PDF - 1025KB)
Departamento de Niños y Familias de Nueva Jersey, Oficina del Programa de Subsidio de las Funciones de Adopción para la Custodia Legal de Parientes |
2019 |
New Jersey |
Adoption, Kinship care, Out-of-home care, Spanish Resources |
Parents |
¡Usted Puede Hacer Una Diferencia! Sea una Madre o un Padre Adoptivo o de Crianza
(PDF - 495KB)
Departamento de Niños y Familias de Nueva Jersey, Oficina del Programa de Subsidio de las Funciones de Adopción para la Custodia Legal de Parientes |
2013 |
New Jersey |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
How and When to Report Child Abuse/Neglect
New Jersey Department of Children and Families |
2023 |
New Jersey |
Kinship care |
Parents |
Guide to Kinship Legal Guardianship Support Services
(PDF - 979KB)
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Office of Adoption Operations Kinship Legal Guardianship Subsidy Program |
2019 |
New Jersey |
Out-of-home care |
Parents |
You Can Make a Difference! Be a Foster or Adoptive Parent
(PDF - 536KB)
New Jersey Department of Children and Families, Division of Youth and Family Services |
2013 |
New Jersey |
Adoption |
Parents |
Domestic Adoptions
New Jersey Department of Health |
2023 |
New Jersey |
Child protection, Family preservation and support, Permanency, Spanish Resources |
Parents |
Parent Link Servicios y Recursos
Estado de New Jersey |
2023 |
New Jersey |
Permanency, Child protection, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Parent Link: The Early Childhood, Parenting and Professional Resource Center
State of New Jersey |
2023 |
Mississippi |
Child protection, Licensing |
Parents |
Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) Plan for Mississippi
(PDF - 820KB)
Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services |
2013 |
Louisiana |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Child Protection Investigation
Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services |
2023 |
Wyoming |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Child Protection Services
Wyoming Department of Family Services |
2023 |
Wyoming |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Reporting Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation
Wyoming Department of Family Services |
2023 |
Michigan |
Child protection |
Parents |
A Parents Guide to Working with Children's Protective Services
(PDF - 605KB)
Michigan Department of Human Services |
2016 |
Michigan |
Out-of-home care, Permanency, Practice models, Transition to adulthood and independent living |
Parents |
Forms and Publications
Michigan Department of Human Services |
2023 |
Alaska |
Child protection |
Parents |
Alaska Family Violence Prevention Project
Alaska Department Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services & Alaska Strengthening Families Program |
2023 |
Colorado |
Out-of-home care, Permanency, Transition to adulthood and independent living, Kinship care |
Parents |
Child Welfare
Colorado Department of Human Services |
2023 |
Montana |
Kinship care, Out-of-home care, Transition to adulthood and independent living |
Parents |
Child and Family Services
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services |
2023 |
Montana |
Kinship care, Licensing, Out-of-home care, Permanency, Transition to adulthood and independent living |
Parents |
Becoming a Foster Parent
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services |
2023 |
Montana |
Out-of-home care, Transition to adulthood and independent living |
Parents |
Montana Chafee Foster Care Independence Program
Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services |
2023 |
American Samoa |
Child protection, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
American Samoa
American Samoa Government Department of Human and Social Services |
2023 |
Pennsylvania |
Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Pennsylvania Parent Visitation Guide
(PDF - 3046KB)
Office of Children & Families in the Courts, Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts |
2021 |
Pennsylvania |
Adoption, Out-of-home care, Permanency |
Parents |
Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN)
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services |
2023 |
Pennsylvania |
Out-of-home care, Transition to adulthood and independent living |
Parents |
Education of Students Served by Pennsylvania County Children and
Youth Agencies
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services |
2023 |
Guam |
Adoption |
Parents |
How to Adopt in Guam
Considering Adoption |
2023 |
Guam |
Child protection, Licensing, Mandatory reporting, Practice models |
Parents |
Foster Care Application
(PDF )
Government of Guam, Department of Public Health and Social Services |
2004 |
North Dakota |
Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Child Care Assistance Program
(PDF - 965KB)
North Dakota Department of Human Services |
2021 |
North Dakota |
Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Child Support Information: Parents with Children in Foster Care
(PDF - 426KB)
North Dakota Department of Human Services |
2020 |
North Dakota |
Child protection |
Parents |
Home Alone: Is Your Child Ready?
(PDF - 6771KB)
North Dakota Department of Human Services |
2018 |
North Dakota |
Family preservation and support, Out-of-home care, Permanency |
Parents |
Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA)
(PDF - 2384KB)
North Dakota Department of Human Services |
2020 |
North Dakota |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Civil Rights Brochure
(PDF - 387KB)
North Dakota Department of Human Services |
2012 |
North Dakota |
Child protection |
Parents |
What Happens Next? A Guide to the Child Protection System
(PDF - 181KB)
North Dakota Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Alaska |
Child protection |
Parents |
Parent's Rights: What You Need to Know About a Child Protection Initial Assessment
(PDF - 210KB)
Alaska Department of Family and Children Services |
2022 |
Michigan |
Adoption |
Parents |
Release of Information From Michigan's Adoption Records
(PDF - 530KB)
Michigan Department of Health and Human Services |
2017 |
Michigan |
Child protection |
Parents |
Every Student Succeeds Act Foster Care Provisions
(PDF - 157KB)
Michigan Department of Education |
2016 |
Florida |
Adoption, Child protection, Family preservation and support, Spanish Resources |
Parents |
Guia de Apoyo a la Familia
(PDF - 30301KB)
Florida Department of Children and Families,
Prevent Child Abuse Florida,
The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida |
2020 |
Florida |
Adoption, Child protection, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Positive Parenting Guide
(PDF - 29222KB)
Florida Department of Children and Families,
Prevent Child Abuse Florida,
The Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida |
2020 |
Illinois |
Adoption, Permanency |
Parents |
Making the Adoption/Guardianship Decision
(PDF - 2899KB)
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services |
2022 |
Illinois |
Adoption, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Guide for Adoptive Parents in Retaining an Adoption Attorney
(PDF - 193KB)
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services |
2023 |
Illinois |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Juvenile Court
(PDF - 368KB)
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services |
2014 |
Illinois |
Child protection |
Parents |
Care Enough to Call
(PDF - 321KB)
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services |
2019 |
Illinois |
Family preservation and support, Child protection |
Parents |
Child Abuse and Neglect, Clients Rights and Responsibilities
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services |
2022 |
New Mexico |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
New Mexico Foster Child and Youth Bill of rights
(PDF - 190KB)
New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department |
2022 |
North Dakota |
Family preservation and support |
Parents |
North Dakota Electronic Payment Card (EPC) Client Handbook: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
(PDF - 3860KB)
North Dakota Department of Human Services |
2022 |
Puerto Rico |
Adoption, Child protection, Family preservation and support, Kinship care, Licensing, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Departamento de Familia
Departamento de Familia de Puerto Rico |
2022 |
Puerto Rico |
Child protection |
Parents |
Servicios al Ciudadano
Gobierno de Puerto Rico |
2021 |
South Carolina |
Adoption |
Parents |
Adoption FAQ
South Carolina Department of Social Services |
2021 |
Connecticut |
Child protection |
Parents |
Q and A for Parents About Protective Services
(PDF - 113KB)
Connecticut Department of Children and Families |
2019 |
District of Columbia |
Child protection, Family preservation and support, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Child Protective Services Family Assessment: A Guide for Parents
(PDF - 2639KB)
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency |
2018 |
District of Columbia |
Child protection, Family preservation and support, Kinship care, Mandatory reporting, Spanish Resources |
Parents |
Servicios de Protección de Menores Evaluaciones Familiares Una Guía Para los Padres
(PDF - 2500KB)
La Agencia de Servicios para el Menor y la Familia el Distrito de Columbia |
2018 |
District of Columbia |
Child protection, Family preservation and support, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Child Protective Services Investigations: A Guide for Parents
(PDF - 2693KB)
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency |
2018 |
District of Columbia |
Child protection, Family preservation and support, Mandatory reporting, Spanish Resources |
Parents |
Servicios de Protección de Menores Investigaciones: Una Guía Para los Padres
(PDF - 2560KB)
La Agencia de Servicios para el Menor y la Familia el Distrito de Columbia |
2018 |
District of Columbia |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
All Adults Must Report Child Sexual Abuse in the District
(PDF - 436KB)
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency |
2014 |
Delaware |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
What Happens After You Report Child Abuse and Neglect
(PDF - 65KB)
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency |
2014 |
District of Columbia |
Kinship care, Out-of-home care, Adoption |
Parents |
The Grandparent Caregiver Program: What You Need to Know
(PDF - 330KB)
District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency |
2023 |
New Hampshire |
Child protection, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Child Protection Services
New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families |
2023 |
New Hampshire |
Out-of-home care, Practice models |
Parents |
SAFE Rx: DCYF's Psychotropic Medication Oversight Program
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services |
2023 |
New Hampshire |
Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Foster Care Health and Mental Health Programs
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services |
2023 |
New Hampshire |
Child protection, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Report Child Abuse
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services |
2023 |
New Hampshire |
Adoption |
Parents |
Adoption
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services |
2023 |
New Hampshire |
Kinship care, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Foster Care
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services |
2023 |
New Hampshire |
Family preservation and support, Practice models |
Parents |
Parent Partner Program
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services |
2023 |
New Hampshire |
Adoption, Child protection, Family preservation and support, Out-of-home care, Permanency, Transition to adulthood and independent living |
Parents |
Division for Children, Youth and Families
(PDF - 698KB)
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services |
2020 |
Utah |
Kinship care |
Parents |
Kinship Care
Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services |
2023 |
Utah |
Adoption, Child protection, Family preservation and support, Mandatory reporting |
Parents |
Frequently Asked Questions
Utah Department of Health and Human Services |
2023 |
Texas |
Child protection |
Parents |
A Handbook for Parents and Guardians in Child Protection Cases
(PDF - 87KB)
State Bar of Texas |
2004 |
Texas |
Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Family Group Decision Making (FGDM)
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
2023 |
Texas |
Out-of-home care |
Parents |
A Parent's Guide to Foster Care
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
2023 |
Texas |
Adoption, Family preservation and support, Kinship care, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Texas WIC Policy and Procedures Manual
(PDF - 4908KB)
Texas Health and Human Services Commission |
2023 |
Texas |
Adoption, Permanency |
Parents |
You Can Make a Difference in a Child's Life: Adoption or Permanent Managing Conservatorship
(PDF - 3060KB)
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
2018 |
Texas |
Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Family-Based Safety Services
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
2023 |
Texas |
Child protection |
Parents |
A Parent's Guide to Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) Investigations
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
2023 |
Texas |
Child protection |
Parents |
Guía para padres sobre las investigaciones de el Departamento de Servicios para la Familia y de Protección
Texas Department of Family and Protective Services |
2022 |
Iowa |
Adoption |
Parents |
Navigating Iowa's Adoption Subsidy Program
(PDF - 291KB)
Iowa Foster and Adoptive Parents Association & Iowa Department of Human Services |
2007 |
Iowa |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Juvenile Court Parent Handbook
(PDF - 909KB)
Iowa Children's Justice Program |
2016 |
Iowa |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Juvenile Court Parent Handbook
(PDF - 909KB)
Iowa Children's Justice Program |
2016 |
Connecticut |
Adoption, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Online Trainings For Foster and Adoptive Parents
Connecticut State Department of Children and Families |
2023 |
Maine |
Child protection, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Maine Cares About Children and Their Families: A Guide to Child Protective Services
(PDF - 213KB)
Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services |
2019 |
Maine |
Adoption, Licensing |
Parents |
How to Become a Resource or Adoptive Parent
Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services |
2021 |
Maine |
Family preservation and support |
Parents |
Resources for Foster or Adoptive Parents
Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services |
2021 |
Delaware |
Child protection |
Parents |
A Guide to Understanding the Child Protection Registry
(PDF - 1389KB)
Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Division of Family Services, Office of Children's Services |
2015 |
Delaware |
Child protection, Spanish Resources |
Parents |
Guia Para Poter Entender El Registro de Protección de Menores
(PDF - 148KB)
Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families, Division of Family Services, Office of Children's Services |
2010 |
Delaware |
Child protection, Out-of-home care |
Parents |
Parent Handbook
(PDF - 811KB)
Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth, and their Families, Division of Family Services, Office of Children's Services |
2020 |
Delaware |
Child protection, Out-of-home care, Spanish Resources |
Parents |
Manyèl pou paran
(PDF - 975KB)
Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth, and their Families, Division of Family Services, Office of Children's Services |
2020 |
Delaware |
Child protection, Out-of-home care, Spanish Resources |
Parents |
Manual de los Padres
(PDF - 894KB)
Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth, and their Families, Division of Family Services, Office of Children's Services |
2020 |
Delaware |
Child protection, Family preservation and support, Out-of-home care, Spanish Resources |
Parents |
Gid pou Paran
(PDF - 976KB)
Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Division of Family Services |
2020 |
North Carolina |
Child protection, Family preservation and support |
Parents |
About Child Abuse and Child Neglect
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services, Child Welfare Services |
2019 |
Minnesota |
Adoption, Child protection |
Parents |
Safe Place for Newborns Law Keeps Infants Safe
(PDF - 147KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2023 |
Minnesota |
Child protection |
Parents |
Minnesota Citizen Review Panels: Reaching out to Protect Children
(PDF - 147KB)
Minnesota Department of Human Services |
2023 |
Puerto Rico |
Child protection, Family preservation and support, Licensing, Spanish Resources |
Parents |
Puerto Rico Resources
Child Care Aware America |
2023 |
North Carolina |
Adoption, Child protection |
Parents |
Safe Surrender (Surrender Newborns Safely)
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services, Child Welfare Services |
2023 |
Hawaii |
Out-of-home care, Practice models |
Parents |
Don’t Say “NO” Until You “KNOW”: A Guide for Caregivers to Promote Normalcy and Well-Being for Children and Young People in Foster Care
(PDF - 560KB)
Hawaii Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Services |
2017 |