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Does The Pitt accurately portray issues in an ER, including medical social work and child abuse reporting? Read our series review.| SocialWorker.com
Does The Pitt accurately portray issues in an ER, including medical social work and child abuse reporting? Read our series review.| SocialWorker.com
When you ask families in Kentucky what they need most, reliable child care frequently sits at the top of the list. Long waitlists, high costs, and the absence of providers make it harder for parents to work and for children to thrive in safe, supportive environments. These challenges not only strain family stability but can [...]| Kentucky Youth Advocates
Kentucky continues to face rates of child maltreatment that are nearly double the national average. Infants are at the greatest risk, making up 1 in 8 victims, making the first year of life a crucial period for prevention. Policies that give parents stability during this window can make a clear difference. The first year with [...]| Kentucky Youth Advocates
"Being a kinship care provider is layered in Zeal - Love in Action. Keeping my nieces together while providing a stable home was most important to me. While there have been many challenges (lack of resources, no emotional/financial support, navigating new family roles), along the way, seeing them now flourishing, happy and together makes it [...]| Kentucky Youth Advocates
Saying “it takes a village to raise a child” conveys the importance of having supportive people in a parent’s life who can help create safe, healthy environments for their kids to flourish. It’s a shared understanding that parenting is tough and, without support, life’s stressors can make it even tougher. Since the passage of the [...]| Kentucky Youth Advocates
What are Impact Statements? Impact statements are used by local, state, and federal agencies and branches of government to assess implications of proposed legislation, administrative procedures, cases, amongst other decisions. Impact statements can cover topics such as criminal justice, environment, higher education, poverty, open government, amongst| Kentucky Youth Advocates
The following post is authored by SOG faculty member Sara DePasquale. This is my second post discussing S.L. 2025-16, the Fostering Care in NC Act. The various sections of this significant 32-page session law have different effective dates. Some sections became … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
Session Law 2025-16 (HB 612) was signed into law on June 26, 2025. It makes numerous changes related to child welfare, many of which are discussed by my colleague Sara DePasquale in this blog post. Section 1.17.(b) of the new … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
The following post is authored by SOG faculty member Sara DePasquale On June 26, 2025, H612 was signed by the Governor and became S.L. 2025-16. This session law makes significant amendments to the laws addressing juvenile abuse, neglect, and dependency … Read more| Coates’ Canons NC Local Government Law
Every parent, caregiver, and community member expects schools to be a safe place for children to learn and grow. Yet, across Kentucky, we continue to hear stories of students being harmed by those entrusted with their education. Too often these cases of educator sexual misconduct are met with delayed action, quiet dismissals, or a lack [...]| Kentucky Youth Advocates
By: Liltoyria Bohler I attended The Kentucky Harm Reduction Summit, which was a gathering for people to learn and share ways to reduce the harm to individuals and communities associated with drug usage. At the summit, there was a youth panel, and they said they feel as though they are heard by adults but not [...]| Kentucky Youth Advocates
A study finds that the severity of identified child abuse cases grew during the pandemic, even as reports of abuse declined.| Education Week
After the House Approves Their Budget Reconciliation Bill, the Senate Begins Work on Their Bill The House of Representatives narrowly approved their budget reconciliation bill, One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1), on May 22, 2025. The budget reconciliation bill included individual bills from eight different House committees. The final bill addressed several of the […] The post July Native Child and Family Policy Update appeared first on NICWA.| NICWA
By: Brandi Woods, a member of KY SEAT There are moments in life that etch themselves into your soul. For me, one of those moments was the day my daughter was born. The other was the day she| Kentucky Youth Advocates
To implement the President’s deregulatory initiatives under Executive Order 14192 and Executive Order 14219, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is planning the largest deregulatory effort in the history of the department. To facilitate these efforts, HHS published a Request for Information to elicit public comment from all interested parties on how to […] The post Closing Soon: HHS is Seeking Public Comments on Deregulation appeared first on NICWA.| NICWA
Last week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs announced virtual Tribal listening sessions on HHS reorganization July 16 and 17, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET each day. These listening sessions will provide an opportunity for Tribal leaders to collectively share their feedback and priorities […]| NICWA
Several proposals followed an investigation by The Marshall Project and Reveal exposing the harms of widespread drug testing of pregnant patients. From New York to Arizona, Efforts Emerge to Curb Drug Testing During Childbirth is a story from Reveal. Reveal is a registered trademark of The Center for Investigative Reporting and is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization.| Reveal
Investing in Tribal programs that support early intervention and prevention of child abuse and neglect have far-reaching implications for the well-being of Native children, families, and communities. However, the current federal investment in child welfare has long been skewed towards crisis interventions, perpetuating a cycle of ineffective interventions and repeated contacts with the child welfare […]| NICWA
On May 9, 2025, NICWA sent a letter to several members of the House Ways and Means Committee in response to concerns that the committee might eliminate the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) and to make significant cuts to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funding. The letter outlines specific examples of how Tribes use […] The post NICWA Letter to Preserve Critical Services to Native Children and Families in Budget Reconciliation appeared first on NICWA.| NICWA
Last Friday, May 2, President Trump released his budget request for fiscal year 2026. The President’s budget request came in the form of a “skinny budget” which covers all federal departments and agencies in one document. The skinny budget means it has less detail than a typical budget request which includes individual agency budgets that […] The post President Trump Releases FY 2026 Budget Request with Cuts to Tribal Human Service Programs appeared first on NICWA.| NICWA
Each year, the National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA) identifies policy priorities that guide our efforts and focus our resources during the calendar year. These annual priorities are developed with input from our board, staff, and tribal constituents. They reflect our mission, ongoing commitments, and assessment of opportunities to improve services and resources for American […]| NICWA
In May, we honor the extraordinary individuals who open their hearts and homes to children in their most vulnerable moments. Foster parents play a critical role in child welfare, providing a safe haven and loving support to children across the country. Their dedication often extends beyond the immediate care, as many foster families continue to| C!A: Change and Innovation Agency
Utah is urgently seeking foster families in addition to its 822 licensed foster homes, the lowest number in years. While the daily stipend for foster families is $21, families are driven by their desire to provide love and support to children in need. Natalie Clark, who spent six years in foster care, speaks of the profound learning and growth she experienced in each home and family. Rev. Jamie White and her husband decided to become foster parents despite their initial nervousness, understan...| Department of Health and Human Services
The light that burns inside of us started from a spark. If we're not careful, that spark could turn into a wildfire, writes Aaron Toleafoa.| The Imprint
By Sarah Shepherd. Fraternalism fulfilled a crucial role in society. It was a social club as well as an early form of social welfare through the principle of reciprocal aid.| Social Welfare History Project
Louisiana's Jackson Parish Jail, an adult facility, houses numerous children, including some formerly held inside the notorious Angola prison.| theappeal.org
