Child Welfare

This handbook (PDF, 117) is for military caregivers experiencing separation or divorce. The handbook provides information caregivers might need regarding paternity establishment, child support, access and visitation, and child custody. First line supervisors and military commanders may also use this as a helpful addition to a leadership toolkit. Learn more ...

This article discusses a study that explores the history of child welfare and the driving forces behind child welfare policies and practices, particularly in relation to child exposure to domestic violence. The study provides evidence-based recommendations for creating policies that protect children who are exposed to domestic violence. Learn more.  ...

This podcast is the final episode of a five-part series exploring how child welfare agencies are increasing engagement, training, and support for kinship caregivers. This episode explores how New Mexico's Children, Youth, and Families Department made internal changes, such as supervisory practices and staff perception of families, and streamlined processes. ...

This webpage contains a collection of resources that offer information and guidance on responding effectively to suspected child abuse and/or neglect. Resources on recognizing and reporting the following types of child maltreatment are provided:   Child neglect  Physical abuse  Sexual abuse  Emotional abuse  Learn more.  ...

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) released findings from the October School Pulse Panel (SPP) survey from a collection of public schools in four U.S. Outlying Areas. These SPP data examine staffing, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) School Meal programs, school supply chain issues, learning mode offerings, and quarantine ...

This podcast series on sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression (SOGIE) data collection aims to help LGBTQ+ children and youth be seen, heard, and prioritized in child welfare. Episodes discuss how the child welfare system can ensure safe and affirming care for LGBTQ+ using data on sexual orientation, gender identity, ...

This resource provides data, findings, and infographics for public health professionals on caregiver memory loss. Learn more. 

This brief (PDF, 8 pages) summarizes the key provisions related to the transportation of children and youth experiencing homelessness included in the McKinney-Vento Act. It suggests transportation implementation strategies at the state and local levels and recommends resources for funding transportation costs. Learn more (PDF, 8 pages).  ...

The Child Welfare Information Gateway is seeking feedback on National Adoption Month 2022. Participants who fill out this survey can share what they liked, what they would have liked to see, and what they think should be done differently during next year’s National Adoption Month. Learn more and complete the ...

This series of fact sheets aims to advance organizational knowledge about the importance of normalcy for young people in foster care. It also explores the importance of facilitating regular discussions about its implementation among all stakeholders, including young people themselves. The page contains the following three fact sheets:   Having the Normalcy ...