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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

States had other sources of federal reimbursement for these programs, such as Title IV-B, the Social Services Block Grant, and TANF. But above all, these services were funded by Medicaid, a federal entitlement program that receives the same federal match as Title IV-E.

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In child welfare, where do ethics reviews come from?

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

A document from the California Department of Social Services indicates the agency was appropriately appalled by the “ethics review.” An excellent story in The Imprint reveals that, after extensive consultation with an impressive and diverse group of people, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has pulled the plug.

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Redefining “Home” so Migrant Families Can Access Early Childhood Services

Brightpoint

Using a “Parents as Teachers” model, our social workers support parents with everything from prenatal education to building parenting skills. Our home visiting staff can regularly meet with families, creating the start of a community for these parents and giving them hope that even in the face of great trauma, they can nurture their children.

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Early childhood programs can address the trauma of migrant families.

Brightpoint

Using a “Parents as Teachers” model, our social workers support parents with everything from prenatal education to building parenting skills. Our home visiting staff can regularly meet with families, creating the start of a community for these parents and giving them hope that even in the face of great trauma, they can nurture their children.

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What Effect Does the Environment Have on Your Health & How We Can Improve Community Health

KVC

Healthcare policy shifts like the Medicaid expansion have helped in this arena, but insurance isn’t the only limitation on healthcare access. Another way to improve access to healthcare is through greater implementation of telehealth services. Without proper healthcare, a person’s medical needs cannot be properly addressed.

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NCCPR family preservation news and commentary round-up for the year 2023, Part Two

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

. ● Tearing apart families because of foster-care panic is common; admitting that’s why you’re doing it is not. But this story from WitnessLA includes the case of a Los Angeles mother who was investigated by the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services but initially allowed to keep her children.