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State	Topic	Audience	Title	Year
District of Columbia	Family preservation and support	Professionals	CFSA Online Policy Manual District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency	2019
New Jersey	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Standards for Prevention Programs: Building Success Through Family Supports (PDF - 638KB) New Jersey Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect	2004
Wisconsin	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child and Family Services Plan 2020-2024 (PDF - 2340KB) Wisconsin Department of Children and Families	2020
Colorado	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child-Welfare Forms and Policies Colorado Department of Human Services	2021
Tennessee	Family preservation and support	Parents	Rights and Resources for Birth Families Tennessee Department of Children's Services	2015
Virginia	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Using Child and Family Team Decision Making to Drive the Change Process (PDF - 122KB) Virginia Department of Social Services	2010
Virginia	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Family Engagement Manual (PDF - 159KB) Virginia Department of Social Services	2010
Montana	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child and Family Services Policy Manual Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division	2020
Colorado	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Instrucciones para la evaluación de seguridad familiar de Colorado (PDF - 741KB) Colorado Office of Children, Youth and Families, Division of Child Welfare	2016
Nebraska	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Title 390 Child Welfare and Juvenile Services Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services	2018
Ohio	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Supportive Services Ohio Division of Social Services	2021
Rhode Island	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Rhode Island Code of Regulations: Legal Proceedings Rhode Island Department of State	2018
Alabama	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Chapter 660-5-36: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) (PDF - 130KB) Alabama Department of Human Resources, Social Services Division Administrative Code	2014
Idaho	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Standard for In-Home Family Preservation Services (PDF - 37KB) Idaho Department of Health and Welfare	2012
California	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Services Manual of Policies and Procedures (PDF - 582KB) The California Health and Human Services Agency	2019
California	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Services Program Service Delivery (PDF - 550KB) The California Health and Human Services Agency	2019
West Virginia	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Homefinding Policy (PDF - 1548KB) West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Children and Families	2021
Kansas	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Family Services: Prevention and Protection Services Policy and Procedure Manual Kansas Department for Children and Families, Prevention and Protection Services	2021
Nevada	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Protective Capacity Family Assessment (PCFA) (PDF - 234KB) Nevada Department of Health and Human Services	2020
Kansas	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Kansas Prevention Plan (PDF - 3451KB) Kansas Department for Children and Families	2020
Kansas	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Title IV-B Child and Family Services Plan (PDF - 2752KB) Kansas Department for Children and Families	2019
Kansas	Family preservation and support	Professionals, Relatives and kin	Permanent Custodianship Subsidy Kansas Department for Children and Families	2018
Kansas	Family preservation and support	Professionals, Relatives and kin	Relative Caregivers (PDF - 48KB) Kansas Department for Children and Families	2019
Kansas	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin	Child Care Subsidy Kansas Department for Children and Families	2018
Kansas	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Prevention and Protection Services Policy Procedure Manual (PDF - 3243KB) Kansas Department for Children and Families	2021
Oklahoma	Family preservation and support	Parents	A Guide to Working With Child Welfare (PDF - 2511KB) Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Division	2018
Oklahoma	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Family-Centered and Community-Based Services Oklahoma Department of Human Services	2016
California	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Manual of Policies and Procedures: Child Welfare Services (PDF - 582KB) State of California Health and Human Services Agency, Department of Social Services	2019
Wisconsin	Family preservation and support	Professionals	A Child Welfare Practitioner’s Guide for Meeting the WICWA Active Efforts Requirement (PDF - 976KB) Wisconsin Department of Children and Families	2019
New York	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Report to the Governor and Legislature on Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (PDF - 1102KB) New York State Office of Children and Family Services	2019
New York	Family preservation and support	Relatives and kin	Make an Informed Choice: Kin Caring for Children (PDF - 429KB) New York State Office of Children and Family Services	2018
Massachusetts	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin	LGBTQ: A Guide for Working With Youth and Families (PDF - 1782KB) Massachusetts Department of Children and Families	2018
Massachusetts	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Department of Children and Families Policies and Regulations Commonwealth of Massachusettes	2022
Missouri	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Manual Department of Social Services Manuals and Memos	2022
Rhode Island	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Rhode Island Foster and Adoptive Parent Diligent Recruitment Plan 2020-2024 (PDF - 136KB) Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families	2020
Alaska	Family preservation and support	Parents	The Indian Child Welfare Act: A Family’s Guide (PDF - 690KB) National Indian Child Welfare Association	2016
Alaska	Family preservation and support	Parents, Relatives and kin, Resource 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	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Cultural Resources for Alaska Families: Traditional Health and Wellness Guide (PDF - 4352KB) Alaska Department of Health and Social Services	2018
Washington	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Family Reconciliation Services Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families	2019
Washington	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Crisis Residential Center Placement Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families	2017
Washington	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Practices and Procedures Guide Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families	2021
Washington	Family preservation and support	Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Accessing Child Care for Children in Out-of-Home Placement During COVID-19 (PDF - 370KB) Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families	2020
Louisiana	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Family Services: Policy Manual Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services	2021
Michigan	Family preservation and support	Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Mental Health, Behavioral and Developmental Needs of Foster Children (PDF - 244KB) Michigan Department of Human Services	2020
Michigan	Family preservation and support	Professionals	CWS Toolkit for Judges and Attorneys Michigan State Court Administrative Office, Michigan Child Welfare Services	2021
Florida	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Policies and Procedures of the Florida Department of Children and Families Florida Department of Children and Families	2019
Colorado	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Core Services Program Colorado Department of Human Services	2021
Colorado	Family preservation and support	Children and youth, Professionals, Relatives and kin	Colorado Foster Youth Sibling Bill of Rights Project Foster Power	2020
Colorado	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Relative Guardianship Assistance Program Colorado Office of Children, Youth and Families, Division of Child Welfare	2022
Colorado	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Identifying Modifiable Casework Factors that Affect the Odds of Child Welfare Re-entry (PDF - 104KB) Colorado Office of Performance and Strategic Outcomes, Division of Performance Management	2020
Montana	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child and Family Services Policy Manual: Legal Procedure Indian Child Welfare Act Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services	2017
Montana	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child and Family Services Policy Manual: Child Protective Services In-Home/Reunification Services (PDF - 163KB) Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services	2018
Montana	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Services to Native American Children and Families Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services	2021
New Jersey	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Department of Children and Families Policy Manuals New Jersey Department of Children and Families	2023
Washington	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Combined In-Home Services During COVID-19 (PDF - 153KB) Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families	2021
Maine	Family preservation and support	Parents	Guide to Child Welfare Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services	2021
North Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Indian Child Welfare Program North Carolina Department of Administration	2022
New Hampshire	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Supporting Child and Family Wellbeing Guide (PDF - 641KB) New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families	2021
New Hampshire	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Guía de Apoyo del Bienestar de los Niños y las Familias New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families	2022
Hawaii	Family preservation and support	Parents	A Guide to Child Welfare Services (PDF - 715KB) Hawaii Department of Human Services, Social Services Division, Child Welfare Services Branch	2020
Hawaii	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Chapter 1610: Child Welfare Casework Services Hawaii Department of Human Services	2021
Minnesota	Family preservation and support	Parents	Parent Support Outreach Program (PDF - 516KB) Minnesota Department of Human Services	2019
Minnesota	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Indian Child Welfare Act/Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act Desk Aid Minnesota Department of Human Services	2018
Minnesota	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals	Family Assessment Response to Child Safety Concerns (PDF - 440KB) Minnesota Department of Human Services, Child Safety and Permanency Division	2019
Minnesota	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	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	Parents	Guía Familiar Para la Protección de Menores (Spanish Family Guide to Child Protection) (PDF - 588KB) Minnesota Department of Human Services	2019
Minnesota	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Minnesota’s Best Practices for Family Assessment and Family Investigation (PDF - 1679KB) Minnesota Department of Human Services	2020
Minnesota	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals	Preventing Child Maltreatment by Promoting Health and Well-Being for Minnesota Families (PDF - 559KB) Minnesota Department of Human Services	2022
Minnesota	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals	Tribal and Urban Resources for Native Americans in Minnesota (PDF - 946KB) Minnesota Department of Human Services	2018
Minnesota	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Indian Child Welfare Manual (PDF - 558KB) Minnesota Department of Human Services	2015
Minnesota	Family preservation and support	Professionals	The Structured Decision Making® System for Child Protective Services: Policy and Procedures Manual (PDF - 624KB) Minnesota Department of Human Services	2018
Rhode Island	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Rhode Island Code of Regulations: Case Management Rhode Island Department of State	2022
Rhode Island	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Policies and Operating Procedures Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families	2022
South Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Human Services Policy and Procedure Manual: Chapter 7 - Child Protective and Preventive Services (PDF - 2491KB) South Carolina Department of Social Services	2019
Maryland	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Policy Directives Maryland Department of Human Services	2022
Maryland	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Manuals Maryland Department of Human Services	2022
Maryland	Family preservation and support	Professionals, Relatives and kin	Maryland Department of Human Resources Child Welfare Policy Directory Maryland Department of Social Services	2022
Maryland	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Policies Maryland Department of Human Services	2022
California	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Information Resources Guide California Department of Social Services	2022
California	Family preservation and support	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
Oregon	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Rules, Policies and Protocols - Effective Policies Index Oregon Department of Human Services	2022
Oregon	Family preservation and support	Professionals	DHS Child Welfare Procedure Manual (PDF - 17598KB) Oregon Department of Human Services	2022
Oregon	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Oregon Department of Human Services: Child Welfare Programs Oregan Secretary of State	2022
Maryland	Family preservation and support	Relatives and kin, Resource parents	The Continuing Journey of Children and Families: A Reference Guide for Maryland Families Parenting by Adoption or Guardianship (PDF - 1696KB) Maryland Department of Human Services	2021
Oregon	Family preservation and support	Relatives and kin	Oregon’s Legal Guide for Grandparents and Other Older Relatives Raising Children (PDF - 717KB) Oregon Department of Human Services	2016
Nevada	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Indian Child Welfare Act Policy (PDF - 322KB) Nevada Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services	2020
Alabama	Family preservation and support	Parents	Putative Father Information Alabama Department of Human Resources	2019
Mississippi	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Policies and Procedures Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services	2022
Mississippi	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Policies and Procedures Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services	2022
Oklahoma	Family preservation and support	Relatives and kin	Starting Points for Grandparents and Other Relatives Raising Children (PDF - 4500KB) Oklahoma Department of Human Services	2019
West Virginia	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Title IV-E Eligibility Policy Manual (PDF - 386KB) West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources	2019
West Virginia	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Safe at Home West Virginia (PDF - 822KB) West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources, Bureau for Social Services	2021
South Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Policy Manual (PDF - 3153KB) South Carolina Department of Social Services	2021
New Mexico	Family preservation and support	Professionals	New Mexico Statute Chapter 32A - Children's Code New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department	2020
Arizona	Family preservation and support	Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Kinship Foster Care - Relatives Caring for Children in DCS Custody Arizona Department of Child Safety	2022
Arizona	Family preservation and support	Parents	Healthy Families Arizona Arizona Department of Child Safety	2021
Arizona	Family preservation and support	Parents	Arizona Families: Families In Recovery Succeeding Together Substance Abuse Program (PDF - 470KB) Arizona Department of Child Safety	2019
Arizona	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Arizona Families F.I.R.S.T. Arizona Department of Child Safety	2021
Arizona	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Policy and Procedure Manual Arizona Department of Child Safety	2021
Arizona	Family preservation and support	Parents	A Parent’s Guide to the Arizona Department of Child Safety Arizona Department of Child Safety	2021
Kentucky	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Chapter 5: Relative and Fictive Kin Placement Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services	2022
Kentucky	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Chapter 6: Prevention Services Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services	2021
Kentucky	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Chapter 3: In Home Child Protective Services (CPS) Case Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services	2022
Kentucky	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Standards of Practice Online Manual Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services	2023
Kentucky	Family preservation and support	Parents, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Kentucky’s Foster Parent Handbook (PDF - 1569KB) Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Human Services	2018
Kentucky	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals	Kentucky Safe Infants Act Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services	2022
Washington	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Health and Safety Visits with Children and Youth and Monthly Visits with Parents and Caregivers Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families	2022
Massachusetts	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin	Resources for Parents and Caregivers with Disabilities Massachusetts Department of Children and Families	2022
Arizona	Family preservation and support	Parents, Relatives and kin	Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Brochure (PDF - 1855KB) Arizona Department of Child Safety	2014
Arizona	Family preservation and support	Parents, Relatives and kin	Team Decision Making (TDM) Involving your family and community in decisions (PDF - 1352KB) Arizona Department of Child Safety	2016
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
Mississippi	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services Policies and Procedures: Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) (PDF - 114KB) Mississippi Department of Child Protective Services	2017
New Mexico	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Protective Services New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department	2021
Wisconsin	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Ongoing Services Standards (PDF - 2928KB) Wisconsin Department of Children and Families	2022
Wisconsin	Family preservation and support	Professionals, Relatives and kin	Kinship Care in Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Children and Families	2023
New York	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals	Child Protective Services Manual (PDF - 12322KB) New York State Office of Children and Family Services	2020
New York	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Strategic Planning and Policy Development New York State Office of Children and Family Services	2023
Arkansas	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Foster Family Support System (PDF - 182KB) Arkansas Division of Children and Family Services	2019
Arkansas	Family preservation and support	Parents	Frequently Asked Questions Arkansas Department of Human Services	2023
Arkansas	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Policy and Procedure Manual (PDF - 3935KB) Arkansas Department of Human Services, Division of Children and Family Services	2022
Arkansas	Family preservation and support	Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Do You Have a Relative in Foster Care? Arkansas Department of Human Services	2023
Indiana	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Indiana Child Welfare Policy Manual (PDF - 15911KB) Indiana Department of Child Services	2022
Indiana	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Chapter 7: In-Home Services Indiana Department of Child Services	2022
Indiana	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Chapter 16: Financial Services/Assistance Indiana Department of Child Services	2022
Indiana	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Section 3: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Cases (PDF - 98KB) Indiana Department of Child Services	2022
South Dakota	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Placement Services South Dakota Department of Social Services	2020
Vermont	Family preservation and support	Relatives and kin	Kinship Caregivers Guide: A Guide for Adults who are Caring for the Children of Relatives or Family Friends (PDF - 1291KB) Vermont Agency of Human Services, Department for Children and Families	2022
Vermont	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Title IV-E: Determining Eligibility (PDF - 121KB) Vermont Department for Children and Families	2015
Virginia	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals	Family Engagement Virginia Department of Human Services	2023
Virginia	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin	Promoting Safe and Stable Families Virginia Department of Social Services	2023
Virginia	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	CommonHelp: a guide for navigating and applying for assistance Commonwealth of Virginia and Virginia Department of Social Services	2023
Virgin Islands	Family preservation and support	Children and youth, Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Emergency Shelter for Teens in Crisis Virginia Navigator	2023
Georgia	Family preservation and support	Children and youth, Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Online Directives Information System (ODIS) Georgia Department of Human Services	2023
Georgia	Family preservation and support	Parents, Relatives and kin	Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Policy Manual Georgia Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Children Services	2023
Georgia	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Policy Manual (PDF - 411KB) Georgia Department of Human Services, Online Directives Information System	2022
New Jersey	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Parent Link Servicios y Recursos Estado de New Jersey	2023
New Jersey	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Parent Link: The Early Childhood, Parenting and Professional Resource Center State of New Jersey	2023
Wyoming	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Protective And Juvenile Services Manuals Wyoming Department of Family Services	2023
Louisiana	Family preservation and support	Relatives and kin	Louisiana Kinship Navigator Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services	2023
Louisiana	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Emergency Preparedness Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services	2023
Florida	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Florida’s Child Welfare Practice Model Florida Department of Children and Families	2023
Montana	Family preservation and support	Professionals	DPHHS – Child and Family Services ServiceNow Links to Policies (PDF - 207KB) Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services	2022
Montana	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Overview of the SCAN Policies Database (PDF - 396KB) State Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) Policies Database	2021
Montana	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Montana 2021-2025 Title IV-E Prevention Plan (PDF - 1004KB) Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services	2020
American Samoa	Family preservation and support	Children and youth, Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	American Samoa American Samoa Government Department of Human and Social Services	2023
Pennsylvania	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Pennsylvania's 5 Year Child and Family Services Plan Pennsylvania Department of Human Services	2023
Pennsylvania	Family preservation and support	Professionals	2021 Everyday Lives Booklet: 30th Anniversary Edition (PDF - 3250KB) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services	2021
Pennsylvania	Family preservation and support	Professionals	2023 Annual Progress and Services Report (PDF - 5504KB) Pennsylvania Department of Human Services	2023
North Dakota	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Home and Community Based Services Policies and Procedures Manual (PDF - 1389KB) North Dakota Department of Human Services	2017
North Dakota	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Early Childhood Services Policy Manual (PDF - 867KB) North Dakota Department of Human Services	2021
North Dakota	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Family Preservation Services Manual (PDF - 314KB) North Dakota Department of Human Services	2011
North Dakota	Family preservation and support	Professionals, Relatives and kin	Subsidized Guardianship Policy Manual (PDF - 277KB) North Dakota Department of Human Services	2013
North Dakota	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Wraparound Case Management Policy Manual (PDF - 665KB) North Dakota Department of Human Services	2013
North Dakota	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Wraparound Case Management Manual (PDF - 664KB) North Dakota Department of Human Services	2013
North Dakota	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Practice Policy Manual (PDF - 2014KB) North Dakota Department of Human Services	2020
North Dakota	Family preservation and support	Professionals	In-Home Case Management Policy Manual (PDF - 1119KB) North Dakota Department of Human Services	2021
North Dakota	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Human Services E-Manual System North Dakota Department of Human Services	2022
North Dakota	Family preservation and support	Parents, Relatives and kin	Child Care Assistance Program (PDF - 965KB) North Dakota Department of Human Services	2021
North Dakota	Family preservation and support	Parents, Relatives and kin	Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) (PDF - 2384KB) North Dakota Department of Human Services	2020
Washington	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Lummi Child Welfare Comprehensive Guide to Active Efforts (PDF - 1061KB) Lummi Child Welfare	2021
Florida	Family preservation and support	Parents, Relatives and kin, Resource 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	Family preservation and support	Parents, Relatives and kin, Resource 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	Family preservation and support	Professionals, Resource parents	Indian Child Welfare Services (PDF - 226KB) Illinois Department of Children and Family Services	2023
Illinois	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Policy Guides for DCFS Professionals Illinois Department of Children and Family Services	2022
Illinois	Family preservation and support	Parents, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Guide for Adoptive Parents in Retaining an Adoption Attorney (PDF - 193KB) Illinois Department of Children and Family Services	2023
Illinois	Family preservation and support	Parents	Child Abuse and Neglect, Clients Rights and Responsibilities Illinois Department of Children and Family Services	2022
Kentucky	Family preservation and support	Professionals	In-Home Child Protective Services Case: Standards of Practice Online Manual Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Department for Community Based Services	2023
North Dakota	Family preservation and support	Parents, Relatives and kin	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	Family preservation and support	Children and youth, Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Departamento de Familia Departamento de Familia de Puerto Rico	2022
Utah	Family preservation and support	Professionals	In-Home and Community-Based Family Preservation and Support Services (PDF - 428KB) Utah Division of Child and Family Services	2022
Utah	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Domestic Violence (PDF - 85KB) Utah Division of Child and Family Services	2022
Utah	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Indian Child Welfare Act (PDF - 388KB) Utah Division of Child and Family Services	2022
Utah	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Placement Prevention/Disruption Funds (Special Needs Funding) (PDF - 150KB) Utah Division of Child and Family Services	2022
District of Columbia	Family preservation and support	Parents, Resource parents	Child Protective Services Family Assessment: A Guide for Parents (PDF - 2639KB) District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency	2018
District of Columbia	Family preservation and support	Parents, Resource 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	Family preservation and support	Parents	Child Protective Services Investigations: A Guide for Parents (PDF - 2693KB) District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency	2018
District of Columbia	Family preservation and support	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
New Hampshire	Family preservation and support	Professionals	DCYF Policy Manual New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families	2023
New Hampshire	Family preservation and support	Children and youth, Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Child Protection Services New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families	2023
New Hampshire	Family preservation and support	Relatives and kin	Relative Care and Kinship Care New Hampshire Division for Children, Youth and Families	2023
New Hampshire	Family preservation and support	Parents, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Parent Partner Program New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services	2023
New Hampshire	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Division for Children, Youth and Families (PDF - 698KB) New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services	2020
Utah	Family preservation and support	Professionals	DCFS Practice Model, Administrative and Practice Guidelines (PDF - 1348KB) Utah Division of Child and Family Services	2023
Utah	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child and Family Services Plan FFY 2020 to FFY 2024 (PDF - 1983KB) State of Utah Department of Human Service Division of Child and Family Services	2019
Utah	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Utah Title IV-E Prevention Program: Five Year Plan FFY 2020-2023 (PDF - 1223KB) Utah Department of Human Services	2022
Utah	Family preservation and support	Children and youth, Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Frequently Asked Questions Utah Department of Health and Human Services	2023
Texas	Family preservation and support	Parents, Relatives and kin	Family Group Decision Making (FGDM) Texas Department of Family and Protective Services	2023
Texas	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Texas WIC Policy and Procedures Manual (PDF - 4908KB) Texas Health and Human Services Commission	2023
Texas	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Protective Services Handbook Texas Department of Family and Protective Services	2021
Texas	Family preservation and support	Parents, Relatives and kin	Family-Based Safety Services Texas Department of Family and Protective Services	2023
Maine	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) Rule Chapters Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS)	2017
Maine	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child and Family Policy Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services	2022
Maine	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Services Practice Model (PDF - 89KB) Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services	2019
Maine	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Policy and Rules Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services	2022
Iowa	Family preservation and support	Professionals, Resource parents	Child Welfare Policy Updates Iowa Department of Human Services	2022
Iowa	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Social Services Employee's Manual Iowa Department of Human Services	2022
Iowa	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Family Risk Assessment Guidance (PDF - 77KB) Iowa Department of Human Services	2019
Connecticut	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Strengthening Families Practice Model (PDF - 29KB) Connecticut Department of Children and Families	2018
Connecticut	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Volume 2 - Child Welfare Program Management Connecticut State Department of Children and Families	2019
Maine	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	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals	Resources for Foster or Adoptive Parents Maine Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Child and Family Services	2021
Delaware	Family preservation and support	Parents	Gid pou Paran (PDF - 976KB) Delaware Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families, Division of Family Services	2020
North Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Protective Services Funding Manual (PDF - 109KB) North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Social Services	2019
North Carolina	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals	About Child Abuse and Child Neglect North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services, Child Welfare Services	2019
North Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Rylan’s Law and Family First Overview and Crosswalk (PDF - 229KB) North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services	2019
North Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Adoption Assistance Funding (PDF - 226KB) North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services	2019
Minnesota	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Indian Child Welfare Act/Minnesota Indian Family Preservation Act Manual (PDF - 361KB) Minnesota Department of Human Services	2022
Minnesota	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Working With Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning/Queer Youth (PDF - 971KB) Minnesota Department of Human Services	2014
Minnesota	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Targeted Case Management (CW-TCM) Provider Manual Minnesota Department of Human Services	2023
North Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	NC Child Welfare Manual: Best Practice for Social Worker Well-Being (PDF - 84KB) North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services	2019
Puerto Rico	Family preservation and support	Parents, Professionals, Relatives and kin, Resource parents	Puerto Rico Resources Child Care Aware America	2023
North Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	North Carolina Diligent Recruitment and Retention Plan (PDF - 1133KB) North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services	2017
North Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	North Carolina Child and Family Services Plan 2020-2024 (PDF - 1894KB) North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services, Child Welfare Services	2020
North Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	NC Child Welfare Manual: In-Home Services Policy, Protocol, and Guidance (PDF - 593KB) North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services	2022
North Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	NC Child Welfare Manual: Child Welfare Pregnancy Services (PDF - 197KB) North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services	2019
North Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Funding Manual: Federal, State, and County Funding (PDF - 142KB) North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services	2019
North Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Funding Manual: Prevention Services Funding (PDF - 72KB) North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services	2019
North Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Funding Manual: Foster Care Funding (PDF - 796KB) North Carolina Division of Social Services, Child Welfare Services	2017
North Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	NC Child Welfare Manual: Cross Function Topics - Policy, Protocol, and Guidance (PDF - 2728KB) North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services	2022
North Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Child Welfare Manual North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services	2023
North Carolina	Family preservation and support	Professionals	2021 Annual Progress and Services Report for the North Carolina Child and Family Services Plan 2020-2024 (PDF - 1702KB) North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Social Services, Child Welfare Services	2021
Florida	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Training for Trainers: Family Centered Practice Curriculum Florida Department of Children and Families, Florida's Center for Child Welfare	2023
Wisconsin	Family preservation and support	Professionals	Subsidized Guardianship in Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Children and Families	2020

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