How is preventive legal advocacy critical to the continuum of legal advocacy?
Examine how preventive legal advocacy that addresses upstream legal issues for families is part of the legal advocacy continuum.
Health
How are public health nurses assisting with child protection investigations?
When public health nurses accompany caseworkers on investigations, the results can be beneficial to child and family well-being.
Upstream investment in children and families pays off
This resource highlights the tremendous costs of child abuse and neglect and the benefits of investing in programs aimed at children and families.
Does prenatal substance exposure impact involvement with child protective services during the first year of life?
Learn the findings from a study that explored the relationship between prenatal substance exposure at birth and CPS involvement during the first year of life.
How can jurisdictions ensure consistent health care access for children and youth in foster care?
States can ensure consistent health care coverage for children in foster care by implementing continuous eligibility for Medcaid or CHIP.
How can Medicaid-funded services support children, youth, and families involved with child protection?
This brief describes Medicaid financing and covered services for children involved with a child protection agency.
What are promising practices for using Medicaid State Plan Amendments and waivers to address the needs of children and youth in foster care?
Learn how the use of Medicaid state plan amendments and waivers can support children in foster care.
How can Medicaid support the treatment costs for youth in residential programs?
This brief describes how Medicaid funds can support residential treatment programs and outlines considerations for FFPSA implementation.
How can child protection agencies use telehealth to increase service access for children and families?
Explore how telehealth can give children involved in the child welfare system access to essential physical and behavioral health services.
Where can child protection leaders learn more about implementing telehealth for behavioral health services?
This list provides information and links to resources related to telehealth, including some developed specifically in response to COVID-19.