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The fundamental misconception at the heart of the Family First Act

Child Welfare Monitor

It expanded the allowable uses of Title IV-E funding, formerly used to pay only for foster care, to include what the Act called “Prevention Services,” meaning services to prevent foster care. States had other sources of federal reimbursement for these programs, such as Title IV-B, the Social Services Block Grant, and TANF.

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Chicago students are in crisis. Here’s how we can help them heal.

Brightpoint

As if things aren’t hard enough, the tragic reality is that too many Chicago children and teens frequently experience trauma—through gun violence, substance abuse, domestic and relationship violence, and grief and loss. Combined, mental health services and assistance with practical needs help children thrive at home and school.

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In “child welfare” the horror stories go in all directions – all year long (2024 Edition)

NCCPR Child Welfare Blog

The Senator who chaired the committee, Ron Wyden, called on the Justice Department to investigate these chains for allegedly defrauding Medicaid and violating the Americans with Disabilities Act. Seven years later it was exposed as rife with so much abuse that Illinois took all foster youth out of the place.