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Preventing Foster Teen Pregnancies
Youth in foster care are at greater risk of teen pregnancy than other teens. A new report delves into teens' views on sex, pregnancy, and decision-making to explore why this group remains at...
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Adoption From Foster Care: Recruitment and Interest
A new report provides a national look at the recruitment of adoptive families for children in foster care, focusing on which demographic groups show interest in adopting, who actually takes steps...
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Alternative Response in Minnesota
Minnesota families who received an alternative response (AR) after being reported for child maltreatment showed more positive outcomes than those who received a traditional investigative response....
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Child Welfare Workforce Retention
A complex array of personal and organizational factors influence the retention of child welfare workers, according to a recent study. The most important of these factors are professional...
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Concurrent Planning in New York State
Caseworkers, parents, and foster parents view concurrent planning as an effective permanency strategy for children, but there is a need for more training, communication, support, and services....
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Child Welfare Involvement Among TANF Applicants
A recent study of Wisconsin applicants for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) found that almost two-thirds were also involved with the child welfare system. The study also examined the...
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