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Articles and reports detailing problems with the US system
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Building links in the world of child welfare
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A gateway to resources and information about opportunities for all children and youth
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Child and Adolescent Interdisciplinary Research Network: Improving Care for Children in Child Welfare The overarching goal of CAIRN is to develop a heuristic model, including practical strategies, for the dissemination, implementation and maintenance of evidence-based, parent mediated interventions (E-BPMI) in child welfare settings for treatment of disruptive disorders and externalizing behavior problems in children and adolescents
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Dedicated to supporting the generation and dissemination of knowledge about childrenīs issues, Childrenīs House facilitates the translation of the benefits of research and programming into policy and practice
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An article from the Atlantic Monthly on out of home placement options for children and youth
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An Australian site which reflects the responsibility of non-government agencies to be concerned with the welfare of the 'whole child' by not just providing a substitute care environment, but rather assisting the child and young person to 'find their place in the world'
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The oldest and largest national nonprofit organization developing and promoting policies and programs to protect America's children and strengthen America's families
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Publications about child welfare and foster care. Many may be read free online |
Responsible for assisting States in the delivery of child welfare services - services designed to protect children and strengthen families. The agency provides grants to States, Tribes and communities to operate a range of child welfare services including child protective services, family preservation and support, foster care, adoption and independent living
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Conducts research, offers teaching, consultancy and policy advice primarily in the areas of child welfare,
children's rights, child protection and young people and crime
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A study of California's child welfare system prepared by the League of Women Voters of California
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An online book about the evolution of child welfare services over the last half century, beginning after World War II. Written by George Thomas
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This research was undertaken specifically to examine potential effects of welfare reform on
children in late childhood through adolescence.
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Search state statutes for issues related to child abuse and neglect, child welfare, and adoption. Results will provide summaries of State statutes (and full text of laws, in some cases)
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An electronic journal for coverage of issues related to the well-being of children. It contains both links to articles related to child welfare and original articles
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Preparing our children to function in a global society where having access to the latest technology is considered the norm makes education extremely critical to our future work. Every child deserves a chance, and we are committed to uncovering every chance available to our children
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Works to ensure that low-income children have the resources, support, and opportunities they need for a healthy and productive future. Much of NCYL's work is focused on poor children who are additionally challenged by abuse and neglect, disability, or other disadvantage
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Child Welfare