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Provides an overview of the U.S. child welfare system, detailing it’s core purposes, federal programs, and funding mechanisms. This article outlines key federal programs such as Title IV-E, Title IV-B, the Chafee Program, and CAPTA and breaks down their funding levels and functions. It also highlights recent legislative updates and spending data, emphasizing the collaborative role of federal, state, and local entities in promoting child safety, permanency and well-being.

Examines how states use federal funding-including Title IV-E, Title IV-B and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)-to support child welfare programs. It highlights the significant financial contributions from these sources. It also discusses the variations in state spending, eligibility criteria for assistance, and challenges in effectively using funds to provide consistent, long-term support for families.

Provides and overview of the Quality Improvement Center on Adoption and Guardianship and explains the permanency continuum framework. Viewers will hear from New Jersey and Vermont as they discuss the implementation of QIC AG interventions in their state.

Provides cautions related to simply assessing children for adverse experiences. Presents recommended strategies for addressing childhood adversity, including that screenings be just one component of a comprehensive, trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to addressing childhood adversity.

Presents information on post-adoption supports and services including adoption subsidy payments and Medicaid coverage and other services such as support groups for parents and children.

Offers an overview of key issues facing children who have experienced maltreatment plus guidance on the assessment and treatment of related mental health conditions with a particular focus on the appropriate use of psychotropic medication.

Provides an overview of collaboration, what it is, why to collaborate, and how it can be successfully accomplished. Viewers will learn several building blocks for developing collaborative service approaches and learn about options for implementing, managing and evaluating collaborative efforts.

Offers detailed information about why and how to create a logic model, including the benefits, when to use one, and how to link activities and their effects.

Provides links to various resources related to complex child trauma, including how it can affect children in multiple domains such as attachment and relationships, physical health, emotional resources, behavior, cognition, and self-concept. Includes information about screening and assessment and effective interventions as well.

Explains why connections with birth families matter to children, explores the types of ongoing contact that may exist, and identifies ways that professionals can support these relationships among the adoption constellation.