Children who have experienced abuse and neglect have unique needs and challenges, as do their family, friends, and caregivers.
Learn with us as we explore topics related to the well-being of these children.
Together, we can create a community that is supportive and responsive to those needs.
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Aging Out of Foster Care
As we explained earlier this month, foster care is a short-term arrangement while permanent solutions are developed for the well-being of a child. But what if you are no longer a child while living in this short term arrangement? What does it mean to ‘age out’ of...
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Touch Points for Support
Children who have been removed from their homes are cared for by foster parents… but who supports the foster parents? Perhaps that is a role that you can play! Many challenges come along with foster care. There is a roller coaster of ups and downs for the children,...
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National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month. What is Foster Care? It is the system that we established in the United States to provide a temporary home for children who, for their own protection, have been removed from the care of their family of origin. It is a common...
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Journey through Child Welfare Law: Part 5
As we conclude our month-long exploration of the evolution of child welfare policies in the United States, it's only fitting to shine a spotlight on one of the most impactful pieces of legislation in recent years: the Family First Prevention Services Act of 2018...
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Journey through Child Welfare Law: Part 4
Have you ever wondered how child welfare laws came to be in the United States? It's a pretty fascinating ride through history, especially when you consider that these laws are relatively new compared to other legal protections we take for granted. In recognition of...
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Journey through Child Welfare Law: Part 3
Have you ever wondered how child welfare laws came to be in the United States? It's a pretty fascinating ride through history, especially when you consider that these laws are relatively new compared to other legal protections we take for granted. In recognition of...
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Journey through Child Welfare Law: Part 2
Have you ever wondered how child abuse laws came to be in the United States? It's a pretty fascinating ride through history, especially when you consider that these laws are relatively new compared to other legal protections we take for granted. In recognition of...
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Journey through Child Welfare Law: Part 1
Have you ever wondered how child welfare laws came to be in the United States? It's a pretty fascinating ride through history, especially when you consider that these laws are relatively new compared to other legal protections we take for granted. In recognition of...
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Generational Poverty
To wrap up our March blog posts inspired by our recent poverty simulation activity with Leadership Metro Richmond, let's tackle a topic that's both challenging and hopeful: breaking the cycle of generational poverty. Cycles of Disadvantage What exactly is generational...