How can we ensure that separating children from their families is an intervention of last resort?
Review findings from an article describing how child removal decisions are based on inconsistent standards and practices among states.
Judicial system
How did Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families and the state Legislature advance a strong relationship to the benefit of children and families?
Learn about the partnership between Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families and the state Legislature, and why it is essential.
How did Cradle to Crayons adapt the Safe Babies Court Team™ approach in Maricopa County, Arizona?
Explore how Maricopa County’s judicial and child welfare systems use the Cradle to Crayons approach to improve safety and reunification.
Dr. William C. Bell re-elected board chair for National CASA association
Dr. William C. Bell was re-elected as board chair of the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem Association for Children.
Title IV-E legal representation webinars
Casey Family Programs hosts a series of webinars focused on Title IV-E federal reimbursement for parent and child legal representation.
How does the Safe Babies Court Team™ approach improve outcomes for infants and toddlers?
Learn how Safe Babies Court Teams improve collaboration between the courts and child welfare to minimize trauma for young children.
How does high-quality legal representation for parents support better outcomes?
Research highlights how quality legal representation for parents can improve permanency for children and reduce time in foster care.
Study of parent legal representation in New York City
Team-based parent legal representation reunifies children with their birth family earlier and in higher numbers.
How have states implemented parental rights restoration and reinstatement?
Parental rights restoration is an option for some youth when parents have addressed the issues that led to the termination of their rights.
Examination of Judicial Practice in Placement Review Hearings
This study provides further indication of the need for judicial leadership in instituting high-quality hearing practice to improve outcomes for youth.