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Everyone can play a role in supporting LGBTQIA2S+ youth in
#fostercare
. Learn more about the different options available:
#PrideMonth
@HRC
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LGBTQIA2S+ youth in
#fostercare
need affirming and inclusive support from
#childwelfare
agencies. Learn more at:
#PrideMonth
@HRC
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Spread the word! The National
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
campaign page is live. Uncover the latest
#resources
to educate your community and boost
#awareness
throughout the year.
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May is National Foster Care Month! Join us all month long in recognizing the importance of uplifting conversations about mental health to strengthen and support the children, youth and caregivers involved in foster care.
#FosterCareMonth
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Mental health is the largest unmet need for over 391,000 children and youth in
#fostercare
. This May, National
#FosterCareMonth
offers resources on how to strengthen and uplift conversations around mental health.
#StrengtheningMinds
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18
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During the month of April, we recognize National
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
and the importance of
#communities
working together to help families thrive and prevent child maltreatment.
#ThrivingFamilies
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12
25
It's National
#FosterCareMonth
! Together, we can make a difference in the lives of youth in
#fostercare
.
Let's improve how we engage, support, and prepare
#youth
to transition out of care and into adulthood and
#independent
living.
1
15
22
Visit the National Child Abuse Prevention Month website for helpful resources and tools to promote
#ThrivingFamilies
.
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
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21
According to the latest data, the primary reason children entered foster care was due to neglect.
#fostercare
#childwelfare
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21
18
Use these prevention resources to help support and strengthen the families you work with. Find important information outlining effective services and supports for each protective factor.
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
#ThrivingFamilies
0
25
18
It's National Child Abuse
#PreventionMonth
, “Building Communities, Building Hope.” New 2017 resources!
#NCAPM2017
0
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17
Take the time to learn about the disproportional representation of American Indian and Alaska Native children in foster care and prevention services during this
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
.
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5
10
Equity, leadership, innovation, advocacy. Social workers make society a better place to live. When we support social workers, we empower communities.
#SWMonth2024
#EmpoweringSocialWorkers
#SocialWorkMonth
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5
6
It’s April, so that means it’s
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
! Join the Children’s Bureau and
@ChildWelfareGov
in raising awareness about the transformational ways we can work together to preserve and support families.
1
10
18
National Child Abuse Prevention Month is here! Spread the word on what you can do to keep families in the community strong and thriving!
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
#ThrivingFamilies
0
16
18
Get an overview of several
#grant
recipients who are doing work to build the capacity of
#childwelfare
#professionals
to support the needs of youth in
#fostercare
.
#NationalAdoptionMonth
0
7
18
Each May, National
#FosterCareMonth
renews our commitment to creating a bright future for the more than 368,000 children and youth in
#fostercare
and recognizing the individuals who make a meaningful difference in their lives.
0
11
18
May is National Foster Care Month! Follow Child Welfare Information Gateway and the Children's Bureau to help spread the word on ways to strengthen families and their support systems.
#FosterCareMonth
#NFCM2021
1
9
16
Foster care should not be a substitute for parents, but child welfare services along with community partnerships can be a critical support to preserve family ties and prevent reentry after reunification.
#NFCM2019
#fostercare
0
12
17
September is
#KinshipCareMonth
! Find resources for kinship caregivers on places to find support, navigating the child welfare system, and more!
0
10
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#SaveTheDate
for the
@CenterforStates
Child Welfare Virtual Expo 2024. Stay tuned for more information on this year’s
#CWVE
, now scheduled for May 22–23. You won’t want to miss out!
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1
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There has been a historic lack of supports and services for African American
#grandfamilies
, particularly those that are culturally responsive. Use the
@GensUnited
toolkit to find tips and information to improve your practice.
#BlackHistoryMonth
0
8
17
Poverty does not equal neglect! What all families need is support in overcoming challenges. Learn more during
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
.
0
6
14
Kickstart your preparations for April's
#awareness
campaign. Access free graphics,
#outreach
tools, and
#resources
on the 2024
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
campaign page. Don’t miss it!
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3
12
Help LGBTQIA2S+ youth in foster care feel safe and supported. Get tips in this factsheet for families.
#PrideMonth
0
9
16
All families need support sometimes. The following resources address ways to support young parents, including parents in out-of-home care.
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3
15
May is
#FosterCareMonth
and
#MentalHealthMonth
. Browse events happening around the nation that you can join—or get ideas on how you can take action in your community.
0
6
15
May is National
#FosterCareMonth
! Come check out this year's theme and resources!
#NFCM2017
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24
14
“Doing Things Differently: Moving From the Challenge to the Change.” This year’s National Child Abuse Prevention Month theme highlights new strength-based supports, services, and strategies for
#ThrivingFamilies
!
1
5
14
Up to 80 percent of children in
#fostercare
have significant mental health needs, compared to approximately 18 to 22 percent of the general population. Find resources to help support these youth.
#FosterCareMonth
#MentalHealthMonth
0
4
13
#Protectivefactors
are the foundation to
#ThrivingFamilies
. This April, commit to trying new approaches to support and strengthen families in honor of National
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
.
1
5
13
Mental health is a journey that can start at any age. Listen to youth and families tell their stories about their experiences with mental health while in foster care.
#FosterCareMonth
0
2
14
The 2021 National Child Abuse Prevention Month website is now live! Go see what’s new this year!
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
#ThrivingFamilies
3
13
13
Cultivate a loving, nurturing bond with children at all stages. Discover strategies to reassure families that their love and affection make a positive impact.
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
#ThrivingFamilies
ENG: SPA:
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Check out these resources on how child welfare professionals can help Black families and communities overcome the generational effects of trauma. Find information on providing culturally appropriate services to support families of color.
#BlackHistoryMonth
0
9
14
It's Child Welfare Worker Appreciation Week! Celebrate and recognize your workforce all week long with events and materials from
@NCWWI
.
0
9
13
There are 6 protective factors. Learn about what they are and how to implement them to support and strengthen families during
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
.
0
5
13
Use this factsheet during
#ReunificationMonth
to help foster caregivers work with the families of the children in their care to promote reunification.
0
5
13
You're never too old for a family!
@AdoptUSKids
shares more on adopting teens in foster care:
#NAM2017
#adoption
5
12
13
Approximately 1.8 million children received prevention services in 2021. Get more of the latest data on child abuse and neglect in the Child Maltreatment Report.
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
#ThrivingFamilies
0
2
12
May is
#FosterCareMonth
. Learn how child welfare agencies from across the country are successfully partnering with their communities to support families. Find graphics and stories of their experiences to help you raise awareness.
#NFCM2020
0
7
13
Have you considered fostering or adopting from foster care? The
@AdoptUSKids
website has some great information on the steps you would need to take. And please pass this on to your friends or followers. You never know whose life you might change!
0
9
13
There's still time to register! Join HHS leaders from
@CDCGov
,
@ACFHHS
, parent advocates,
@AmerAcadPeds
, and
@PCAAmerica
to learn how communities are using evidence-based strategies to help families create bright futures for all children.
0
6
12
Throughout this
#BlackHistoryMonth
, use these resources to learn more about promoting equity and inclusion within the child welfare system.
0
4
13
What is it like being adopted into a family with a different racial, ethnic, or cultural background than yourself? The resources in this collection share the different experiences from adoptees.
#NationalAdoptionMonth
0
4
13
Join HHS leaders from
@CDCGov
,
@ACFHHS
, parent advocates,
@AmerAcadPeds
, and
@PCAAmerica
to learn how communities are using evidence-based strategies to help families create bright futures for all children.
0
2
12
What’s next for
#youth
aging out of
#fostercare
? Share these
#resources
with youth to find information about accessing higher-education opportunities and
#scholarships
.
#BacktoSchool
0
7
12
This resource list from
@CenterforStates
will help agencies support young people’s transitional needs and help
#youth
develop the skills needed for
#independent
living after exiting
#fostercare
.
#FosterCareMonth
0
2
10
Visit the National
#FosterCareMonth
resources to find an array of strategies that
#childwelfare
professionals can use to holistically support the needs of youth before they exit foster care.
0
4
12
There are over 391,000 children and youth in foster care. Mental health is the largest unmet health need for these children and youth. Join us for
#FosterCareMonth
this May as we focus on the theme, "Strengthening Minds. Uplifting Families."
0
5
12
Visit the
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
campaign page to learn about protective factors and
#ACEs
. Both help to reduce the risk of maltreatment and
#prevent
the recurrence of abuse or neglect.
2
9
12
Showing up matters. Authentic relationships have lifelong effects. Listen to the
#experiences
of youth, foster parents, and others involved with
#fostercare
to learn tips about building and maintaining meaningful relationships.
#FosterCareMonth
0
8
10
Are you a foster parent or relative caregiver? We have resources designed to support you.
#FosterCareMonth
#NFCM2018
0
5
12
This free coloring & activity book, brought to you by
@NAMICommunicate
, is an engaging tool for discussing
#mentalhealth
with kids. Available in six languages, it's a great way to honor
#MinorityMentalHealthMonth
. Download it today!
1
3
12
Encourage young people ages 16-24 to apply for a
#virtual
,
#paid
position on
@youthdotgov
's YE4C Editorial Board! This opportunity involves creating content to educate and inspire other young adults to be leaders and changemakers in their communities.
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Learn how caseworkers can identify and support children who have experienced
#humantrafficking
as well as children who are at risk.
#EndTrafficking
0
4
12
Find helpful LGBTQ+ adoption and foster care resources all in one place! In recognition of
#PrideMonth
, read this special collection of LGBTQ+ publications, tips, tools, and partner resources to help you improve your work with this community.
1
5
12
November is
#NationalAdoptionMonth
! Together we can make a difference in how we support and partner with youth in permanency planning by making identity a part of the conversation from the very beginning.
1
8
12
It's
#ReunificationMonth
! Find an array of practices and strategies that support family reunification efforts in child welfare, including state and local examples.
3
3
12
Give families and youth involved in child welfare the opportunity to be heard. Learn how to engage youth voice and use their input when making critical decisions that affect their lives.
#FosterCareMonth
#NFCM2020
0
4
12
No role is too small in the quest to prevent maltreatment. Get the
#outreach
tools you need to be a part of the movement! Visit the
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
campaign page today.
#ThrivingFamilies
1
1
12
Strengthening minds and uplifting families doesn't stop just because
#FosterCareMonth
is over. Access the
#resources
year-round on the website.
2
3
12
Honor
#NativeAmericanHeritageMonth
and
#NationalAdoptionMonth
by making your adoption practices with tribal families more culturally responsive. Learn more.
0
5
12
Start getting ready to raise awareness in April. Free graphics, outreach tools, and resources are available on the 2023
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
website.
0
3
11
May is almost here!
#Download
the free
#outreach
toolkit to prepare for National
#FosterCareMonth
2024.
1
2
10
#Mentalhealth
and well-being are essential to every person's journey. Explore this article from the
@CenterforStates
for
#stories
and examples from youth and families of strengths-based healing approaches.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
0
4
10
Find out why language matters and how a shared understanding of
#diversity
, racial equity, and
#inclusion
terms can spark meaningful communication and collaboration and help advance your agency’s equity goals by watching this
@CenterforStates
video at:
0
2
11
"Everyone has a right to gender-affirming care." Find a special collection of adoption and foster care resources to help strengthen your knowledge and work with LGBTQ+ children and youth.
#PrideMonth
1
9
11
Help raise public
#awareness
about
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
. Our state child abuse prevention month
#proclamation
template will help amplify how essential it is to provide equitable support to all families.
1
5
11
“Every Conversation Matters” when helping children and youth in foster care find their path to permanency or adoption.
#ConversationsMatter
#NationalAdoptionMonth
0
8
11
Reunification of a family starts with ensuring the safety, stability, and well-being of the entire family. Learn more about why preventing reentry into out-of-home care is important.
#ReunificationMonth
0
3
11
Every story has the power to inspire and educate. Discover the strength of connection, resilience, and identity in the adoption journey from those who experienced it.
#NationalAdoptionMonth
0
3
11
Youth in
#fostercare
should be involved in decisions about their
#mentalhealth
care. Use this resource collection to find strategies to support the mental health needs of
#youth
.
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth
0
7
10
This month is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Find strategies to help agencies address the trafficking of children and youth involved in the
#childwelfare
system.
#EndTrafficking
1
5
10
Rain falls on every family. What you do about it can make all the difference.
#mystrongfamily
0
8
11
Poverty does not equal neglect. All families deserve support in
#overcoming
challenges. Learn about strategies that have been proven effective for preventing and addressing both
#poverty
and
#neglect
, together.
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
0
4
10
#Youth
who are Black,
#LGBTQIA2S
+, and non-white Hispanic experience greater rates of
#homelessness
. Learn more in this brief from
@AECFNews
.
0
5
10
National Child Abuse Prevention Month is coming! Plan now to share important resources and tools that support families and help them thrive!
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
#ThrivingFamilies
0
11
11
#Health
isn't just about medical care. It's influenced by where we live, work, and grow.
Discover how social determinants of health shape child and family
#wellbeing
outcomes and what we can do to create more
#equitable
opportunities for all.
0
3
10
There are six protective factors that can help
#strengthen
the
#wellbeing
of all families. Learn about what they are and how to put them into practice.
0
3
11
Uplift voices of women in the child welfare workforce by viewing and sharing
@NCWWI
's collection of unique stories by students, faculty, and professionals!
#InternationalWomensDay
0
4
11
In partnership with lived experience experts,
@CenterforStates
created a resource list to help
#youth
develop the skills needed for
#independent
living after exiting
#fostercare
. Check it out!
#FosterCareMonth
0
7
10
Today is
#WearBlueDay2023
!
#PreventionInPartnership
starts with you, in blue! Positive childhood experiences build healthy families. Get dressed, spin your
#pinwheels
, and show everyone how you’re committed to prevention! Find more ways to get involved:
1
2
9
You're never too old for a family!
@AdoptUSKids
shares more on adopting teens in foster care:
#NAM2017
#adoption
1
7
10
Start making your holiday playlist today! Be sure to add the
@ChildWelfareGov
#podcast
episodes that are filled with innovative strategies, tips, interviews, and success stories directly from
#childwelfare
professionals around the country.
0
4
10
Show your pride by sharing these resources with caseworkers to help them support the mental health of LGBTQIA2S+ youth.
#PrideMonth
1
6
10
Have you read the latest issue of CBX? Check out what's in the spotlight for the January issue.
0
1
6
Recruiting and retaining affirming
#fosterparents
is critical when LGBTQIA2S+ youth enter the
#childwelfare
system. Since LGBTQIA2S+ youth have unique needs, there are targeted supports for foster parents caring for them. Learn more from
@CtrSocialPolicy
.
0
4
10
This year, National Foster Care Month offers resources on how to strengthen mental health for children, youth, and caregivers. See what's new on the website!
#FosterCareMonth
0
3
10
Get outreach tools to strengthen your
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
campaign. Download the free outreach toolkit today to start planning now.
0
2
10
Explore resources on the National
#FosterCareMonth
website to learn how prioritizing family placements allows children and youth in foster care to maintain familial, cultural and community bonds, and minimizes trauma from family separation.
0
4
10
Engage youth in seeking ways to nurture their mental health. Ask what types of support they need—including traditional and nontraditional options. Find resources on the
#FosterCareMonth
website.
#MentalHealthMonth
0
5
10
Being trauma-informed and culturally competent are just two ways to become more family-driven. Listen to the
#podcast
today!
#ChildWelfare
0
4
10
Check out this publication on partnering with
#families
to improve engagement! Discover practical strategies and resources to support family involvement in the
#childwelfare
system. It's also available in Spanish.
ENG:
SPA:
0
4
9
The 2023/2024 Prevention Resource Guide is now available! Download it now or pre-order a copy today.
#ChildAbusePreventionMonth
#ThrivingFamilies
0
4
10
Spread the word about National
#FosterCareMonth
on your social media pages! Choose from our sample
#socialmedia
posts and
#graphics
collection in the official
#outreach
toolkit. Remember to tag
@ChildWelfareGov
in your posts!
0
5
10
There are high expectations for kinship caregivers and many factors that influence how family members care for their relative's children. Read more here about partnering with relatives to promote reunification.
#KinshipCareMonth
#ChildWelfare
0
7
10