Title IV-E legal representation webinars
Casey Family Programs hosts a series of webinars focused on Title IV-E federal reimbursement for parent and child legal representation.
News from the field
Explore stories of hope and news about the child welfare field in this section.
Moving Hope Forward: A briefing on the Family First Prevention Services Act
Casey Family Programs, national experts and families brief members of the media on the Family First Prevention Services Act.
A natural fit: How aligned services keep children and families together in Jacksonville
Learn how Family Support Services of North Florida has combined forces with local partners to build a Community of Hope in Jacksonville.
Using a school as its hub, the Bester Community of Hope works to strengthen families
A partnership in Maryland centered around a school is strengthening the well-being of children and families.
New report highlights the innovative Gainesville Community of Hope in Florida
Innovative work in Gainesville, Florida has led to a significant decrease in the number of maltreated youth.
Olympic gold medalist to foster youth: ‘Know your worth’
A Georgia sales executive knows the elation of American athletes who recently returned from the 2016 Rio Olympics with a record 121 medals.
Washington communities reduce trauma effects through public-private partnerships
Several communities have created innovative approaches to decrease problems linked to trauma.
Shadow Program brings 100 youth to nation’s capital to shadow members of congress
Young adults in the Shadow Program shared stories of their time in foster care and thoughts on improving the system with members of Congress.
Foster care youth head to nation’s capital for Shadow Day program
Nearly 100 foster care youth and alumni will shadow members of Congress and share their experiences in the child welfare system.
Former foster youth share their stories
In this video, former foster youth share their stories about their experiences in care and how society often perceives them.
Cities United highlights ‘the fierce urgency of now’ for black men and boys
More than 300 participants shared ways to reduce violence and increase opportunities for African American men and boys.
National Foster Care Month celebrates families, highlights need for support
May is National Foster Care Month, a time to acknowledge all who play a role in improving the lives of children and youth in foster care.
Using data now to keep children safe in the future
Eckerd Rapid Safety Feedback℠ is designed to keep children safe before trouble escalates.
PBS explores programs that support foster youths’ educational success
One of the most important supports that helps students succeed in school is a deeply involved and caring adult.
How toxic stress hurts children, and the fight against it
Toxic stress occurs when a child experiences prolonged exposure to stressful events and doesn’t have supportive relationships for comfort.
A Community of Hope strengthens families in Tallahassee, Florida
A community-based effort is supporting families in Tallahassee, Florida, and investing in hope.
Pioneering demonstration projects reshape foster care, child welfare
In this video, see how Lorain County took on the challenge of reforming how it spent child welfare money.
Legacy of MLK Sr. continues with community resource
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day we look at a community collaboration named after King’s father that is helping people help themselves.
Cities United 2015: Mayors and communities mobilize to decrease violence and improve outcomes for African American boys and men
Cities United is a national coalition of mayors and city officials working to decrease violence among African American boys and young men.
Smart Spending for Better Outcomes
We can make more effective investments to ensure better outcomes for our most vulnerable children.