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ChildFocus connects people, programs and policy to support non-profits, philanthropy and government as unrelenting champions for children, youth and families.
DC, Maryland, Rhode Island
Joined March 2009
Just launched today! @ThinkOf_Us just released their new report, Away from Home, which is a groundbreaking report on the negative effects of institutional care in #FosterCare Read it here:
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June is National Reunification Month! Listen to the @ChildWelfareGov podcast discussing the importance of shifting the focus of foster care to reunification and hear guidance on how agencies can shift their policies: https://t.co/32aqMYHs1S
#childwelfare
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We're grateful that the issue of racial bias in #childwelfare is getting more attention:
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Congrats @NoyolaLucero!
As part of their philanthropy project, YTFG Fellows Carmen Noloya and @NoyolaLucero invested in the Trojan Guardian Scholars program that supported them during college.
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Today FFTA kicks off its first FFTA NC Kinship TFC Learning Community with our pilot partners. Thank you for facilitating @ChildFocus @PlummerPromise @unc_fcrp and of course our amazing Project Manager, Erica Burgess. #kinship
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BREAKING: Biden has appointed Aysha Schomburg, a senior official @ACSNYC, to lead the U.S. Children's Bureau
imprintnews.org
Biden has named Aysha Schomburg to lead the U.S. Children's Bureau, the federal agency overseeing child welfare funding and policy
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NEW LINK: Join @GensUnited on Feb. 9 to discuss the #kinshipcare related provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021: https://t.co/ukhYTRqsjJ
#fostercare
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Join @GensUnited on Feb. 9 to discuss the #kinshipcare related provisions of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. Sign up here: https://t.co/dQOvEVZlro
#fostercare
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Have you ever wondered how racism impacts children, youth, and families in the child welfare system? The facts may shock you. Tune into @First_Focus Facebook page on January 29th at 12-1pm EST and join the discussion with the @CtrSocialPolicy! #FosterUnderstanding
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Join @First_Focus and the @CtrSocialPolicy for a public discussion about race in the child welfare system. How did we get here and why? Tune into First Focus’ Facebook page on January 29th at 12-1pm EST and be part of the conversation! #FosterUnderstanding
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Child Trends is pleased to announce our new Director of Philanthropic Advising, Amanda Rivera-Flores! Welcome to the team, Amanda! Learn more about her here: https://t.co/wsX4njiosj
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The @rhfdn_NY just released an amazing set of tech tools for child welfare virtual casework. Check it out here:
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Tomorrow, join a webinar to learn about the national plan – developed by current and former foster youth – to end homelessness for youth leaving #fostercare:
imprintnews.org
Safe & Sound: Ending Homelessness for Youth Leaving Foster Care It’s been just over a year since the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development launched a housing initiative that […]
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Sexual abuse too often funnels girls into the juvenile justice system even though they are #survivorsnotcriminals. #GirlsJusticeDay #YJAM
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Girls are disproportionately criminalized for status offenses—common responses to trauma that do NOT threaten public safety. #GirlsJusticeDay #YJAM
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On #GirlsJusticeDay and every day, we stand with girls in the juvenile justice system who deserve safety and support, not criminalization! #YJAM
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Register today! @GensUnited is releasing their 2020 State of Grandfamilies report. Sign up here for the virtual release event: https://t.co/hRGkdVa5PJ
#grandfamilies #kinshipcare
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Register for @GensUnited's State of Grandfamilies 2020 report release which will cover grandfamilies' needs during #COVID19:
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Great news! Dr Joe Crumbley has released a new set of free #kinshipcare training videos. Check them out here:
kinconnector.org
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#FFTA announces partnerships to implement the Kinship TFC Demonstration Project in North Carolina. #Kinship @ChildFocus @unc_fcrp @MHChildrenNC @WakeGOV @CabarrusCounty @NewHanoverCo
https://t.co/gwIyZpzBHX
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