Monday, July 15, 2013

Child Welfare Information Gateway E-lert! July 2013

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Child Welfare Information Gateway E-lert! July 2013

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The following new and updated publications and resources are now available from Child Welfare Information Gateway. Use the links listed below, or contact us to request print copies, which we will mail you free if they are available.
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What's New

Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) Video Success Stories
Hear the success stories of how the Children's Bureau and local CBCAP programs are working to support families and build strong communities.
https://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/preventionmonth/videogallery/cbcap.cfm

Immigration and Child Welfare Web Section
Find resources in this section to help child welfare professionals understand immigration issues and work with immigrant families.
https://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/immigration/

Updates

Concurrent Planning for Permanency for Children
Discusses State laws that provide for the development and implementation of an alternative permanency plan concurrently with efforts to reunify the child with his or her family.
https://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/concurrent.cfm

Cross-Reporting Among Responders to Child Abuse and Neglect
Presents State laws that authorize cross-reporting and information sharing among the agencies that must respond to reports of suspected child abuse or neglect.
https://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/xreporting.cfm

Determining the Best Interests of the Child
Highlights State laws that present the factors that courts need to consider when making decisions about a child's appropriate custody and care.
https://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/best_interest.cfm

Making and Screening Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect
Explains State laws and regulations that specify the procedures that State child protection agencies must follow when responding to reports of suspected child abuse or neglect.
https://www.childwelfare.gov/systemwide/laws_policies/statutes/repproc.cfm

In This Month's CBX

The July/August issue of Children's Bureau Express (CBX) looks at the intersection between child welfare and human trafficking.
https://cbexpress.acf.hhs.gov
Subscribe to CBX at https://www.childwelfare.gov/admin/subscribe

Did You Know?

Promoting Child & Family Well-Being
Promoting well-being involves understanding and addressing child, youth, and caregiver functioning in physical, behavioral, social, and cognitive areas. This section presents information on protective factors and child, youth, parent, and caregiver well-being, as well as resources about marriage, fatherhood, and more.
https://www.childwelfare.gov/preventing/promoting/

Upcoming Conferences

We will be at the following upcoming conferences. Please stop by and see us if you will be attending!
Foster Family-based Treatment Association (FFTA) 27th Annual Conference on Treatment Foster Care
July 28-31, Nashville, TN
2013 National Pathways to Adulthood: A Convening on Youth in Transition
August 7-9, Baltimore, MD
The 26th Annual National Independent Living Conference "Growing Pains 2013" for Adults and Youth
August 27-30, Orlando, FL

Give Us Your Feedback

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Contact Information

Child Welfare Information Gateway
Phone: 800.394.3366
Email: info@childwelfare.gov
Web: https://www.childwelfare.gov
Chat live with an Information Specialist between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. EDT.
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