This issue brief from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) highlights key points addressing intimate partner violence and child abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic, where staying at home may not be safe for those who…

The Community Action Partnership has identified several links to guidance and resources for minimizing coronavirus risks within the national Community Action network. Guidance on managing coronavirus risks is offered by the Community Action Program…

This compendium covers the impact of COVID-19 on early child development and offers a set of briefs and tool kits on how to support children and caregivers during the coronavirus pandemic. There is also a podcast on the brain science of how…

This blogpost illustrates ways that service providers and states are implementing remote services in light of COVID-19, including virtual home visits, which mirrors approaches used in telemedicine and telecounseling. Options that are discussed…

This blogpost summarizes two articles by Annie E. Casey Foundation staffers who focus on two critical facets for youth in foster care. The first article explores adolescent brain science and how child welfare professionals can support and engage…

The Children’s Bureau at the Administration for Children and Families has shared links to directly related resources on COVID-19 for child welfare workers and the clients they serve. Information available includes guidance on procurement for…

This post provides the most up-to-date information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about ways to prevent COVID-19 at home and in the community and answers frequently asked questions. There is also a set of resources about…

This blogpost profiles the Louisiana Department of Child and Family Services’ efforts to connect birth families with resource families following child removal, with the hopes of improving child welfare and the likelihood and timeliness of…