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By valuing the perspectives of family members and all other participants, motivation and engagement work acknowledges, promotes, and maximizes the positive contributions of each member. This approach increases the likelihood of successful outcomes for children and families involved in child welfare. This #TopicAreaTuesday, we are highlighting evidence-based programs within our Motivation and Engagement Programs Topic Area. 👉 Learn more and explore programs that have been reviewed by the CEBC here: https://lnkd.in/g4iKDerV #ChildWelfare #EvidenceBased #ProfessionalLearning #ChildrenandFamilies #WellBeing #familyengagement #Motivation #EvidenceBasedPractice

How can we address systemic barriers to enrolling Illinois children involved in the child welfare system in high-quality #EarlyCare and education programs? Chapin Hall is one of eight grantees selected to answer this question as part of the new Illinois Children’s Access to Programs project funded by U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS): https://lnkd.in/gPTQ6_Vf . Explore our project page to learn how we’ll work with #ChildWelfare workers, early care and education providers, and caregivers of children who have experienced the child welfare system to design and test solutions. #EarlyEducation

These costs include things like: behavioral healthcare, medical care, loss of productivity, welfare, criminal justice, and special education. Preventative measures will help lower these residual costs. #pinwheelsforprevention2024 #childabuseawarenessmonth

This report introduces the third cohort of the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW III). NSCAW is a nationally representative, longitudinal survey of children and families who came in contact with the child welfare system. Learn more about the characteristics of children and families participating in NSCAW III in this new report from our research partner RTI International. https://buff.ly/3UvFoB9 #Data #ChildWelfare

This report introduces the third cohort of the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW III). NSCAW is a nationally representative, longitudinal survey of children and families who came in contact with the child welfare system. Learn more about the characteristics of children and families participating in NSCAW III in this new report from our research partner RTI International. https://buff.ly/3UvFoB9 #Data #ChildWelfare

What do #ChildWelfare leaders think about their agency's role and responsibility in assessing and addressing families’ economic and concrete support needs? Explore the results to better understand how child welfare views and addresses meeting families' needs and how we can improve policy and practice to do so: https://lnkd.in/gvMYUDYZ A new national landscape survey of child welfare leaders from Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago and APHSA -- American Public Human Services Association provides valuable insights. Findings shed light on leaders' perceptions of screening and referrals to economic and concrete supports, coordination with public benefits, perceived barriers to providing supports, and more. #ChildWellbeing #EconomicSupports

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT! This report summarizes the webinar series Child Welfare and Early Childhood: Cross-Systems Collaboration to Improve Outcomes for Young Children and Their Families. The five webinars were held in 2022 and were facilitated by Dr. Cynthia L. Tate, of BUILD. Get the resource: https://ow.ly/bTFr50QuUtt #BUILDInitiative

A growing body of evidence shows that economic and concrete supports can reduce child maltreatment and prevent families from becoming unnecessarily involved in the #ChildWelfare system. How are child welfare agencies using federal, state and other funding streams to connect families with concrete and #EconomicSupports? Explore a new national landscape survey from Chapin Hall and APHSA -- American Public Human Services Association to learn how child welfare leaders view funding sources, economic supports options, barriers to access, and possible funding and policy enhancements. The results will give you insight into how agencies currently leverage resources to help families meet needs and what improvements should be made: https://lnkd.in/gy8wyEWQ .

Substance use doesn't equate to child abuse/neglect. Learn more about prioritizing and addressing upstream factors, family support, and healing instead of separation: Opportunities for Primary Care and Medicaid to Help Prevent Child Welfare System Involvement: https://bit.ly/494MXnY When Reimagining Systems Of Safety, Take A Closer Look At The Child Welfare System: https://bit.ly/3UkK2TX #COAWeek24 #ParentalSubstanceUse

Did you know? Among the 40,000 youth in California's juvenile justice system, a staggering 50-65% have also been involved in the child welfare system. This intersection illustrates the systemic challenges that these young individuals face. Together, we must advocate for equity, comprehensive reforms, and pathways to stability and success for our young people. #FosterCareAwarenessMonth #YouthJustice