Washington has known for decades that the state justice system was disproportionately punishing black and minority residents. In 2011, when two state Supreme Court Justices
[Race-blind removal] is a new strategy created by the director of child welfare in Nassau County, New York. Through partnership with the state’s Office of Children
From ACES Connection: New research has important findings for responding to ACEs Safe, stable and nurturing relationships (SSNR) are treated as a universal protective factor
update 6/24 – this article is a great addition to the conversation https://chronicleofsocialchange.org/opinion/white-privilege-in-child-welfare-what-racism-looks-like/44662 In the wake of Juneteenth, it is worth thinking about the disparate
Marshall Project – February 11, 2020 When most Americans think of foster care, they think of children waiting years in homes or institutions to return
All social behavior is potentially contagious. It is difficult to fully appreciate the extent to which imitation influences human behavior of all kinds, e.g., food
Milwaukee is one of a handful of governments ranging from county to state around the country that are experimenting with treating foster parenting as a
The Washington State Center for Court Research (WSCCR) is proud to release Dependent Children in Washington State: Case Timeliness and Outcomes 2018 Annual Report. The report
We need your legislative action. Currently, this program has been cut from both the Senate and House budgets. This Program can make a positive impact
Office of the Family and Children’s Ombuds: An Independent Voice for Families and Children People wonder why folks do foster care. This report from the
Foster Parents and Relative Caregivers with teens placed in your home who is 11 – 15 years of age – this information is for you!
This accumulation of research helps to illustrate that foster students are one of the most at-risk groups for poor school outcomes. Prior abuse or neglect,
