FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions to Support Children and Families in Foster Care Today, it was announced by the White House that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a final regulation that will allow states to simplify the licensing process for … [Read more...]
Legal and Custody Help for Grandparents Raising Grandkids
If you’re a grandparent raising grandchildren, there are many practical issues to consider—including legal, financial, and caregiving support. Learn what help is available for parenting the second time around. … [Read more...]
Exploring Medication for Adopted Children: Mental Health and Behavioral Treatment Options
Exploring Medication for Adopted Children: Mental Health and Behavioral Treatment Options Published by the Adoption Advocate, July 2023, Issue Number 173 The adoption community has made great progress in understanding the impact of trauma on children’s mental health and emotional well-being. … [Read more...]
Adoption Advocate Prenatal Stress, Preverbal Trauma, and Developmental Trajectories: The Importance of the Attachment Relationship
Adoption Advocate Prenatal Stress, Preverbal Trauma, and Developmental Trajectories: The Importance of the Attachment Relationship The impact of prenatal stress and preverbal trauma on developmental trajectories is both a topic of education and area of treatment focus in my … [Read more...]
Birth and Foster Parent Partnership: A Relationship Building Guide
It is always better for children and youth to remain with their birth families if it is safe to do so. When foster care is necessary, the goal is to provide a temporary safe, stable and nurturing environment for children and adolescents while actively seeking and supporting reunification with their … [Read more...]
NJ Kinship Connections – Winter 2023
Governor Murphy Signs Bill Establishing New Jersey Siblings’ Bill of Rights
Governor Murphy Signs Bill Establishing New Jersey Siblings’ Bill of Rights TRENTON – In an effort to maintain sibling relationships in the child welfare system, Governor Phil Murphy today signed S1034/A1357, establishing the Siblings’ Bill of Rights in New Jersey. The bill, which will take … [Read more...]
New Jersey DDS Resource Directory
New Updates and Refresher on Using GetCTC.org to Help Families Claim the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit Before November 15th
New Updates and Refresher on Using GetCTC.org to Help Families Claim the Child Tax Credit and Earned Income Tax Credit Before November 15th The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and Code for America is offering a refresher class on how to help families apply for the 2021 Expanded Child Tax … [Read more...]
2022 National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers
The National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers (Strategy) is the result of three years of focused effort by two Congressionally mandated advisory councils: The Recognize, Assist, Include, Support, and Engage (RAISE) Act Family Caregiving Advisory Council and The Advisory Council to Support … [Read more...]
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