The Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision on Friday overturned Roe v. Wade, the landmark ruling that established the constitutional right to abortion in the U.S. in 1973. The court’s controversial but expected ruling gives individual states the power to set their own abortion laws without concern of … [Read more...]
CHART Adoption and Guardianship for Children in Kinship Foster Care: National Comparison Chart
A Proclamation on National Foster Care Month, 2022
A Proclamation on National Foster Care Month, 2022 Every May, we renew our commitment to ensuring that all youth in foster care have the love, support, and resources they need to thrive. We also celebrate the families who provide safe and loving homes for our Nation’s foster children. We share … [Read more...]
The Hidden Hurdles and Benefits of Kinship Care and Adoption
In the U.S, almost 2.7 million children are currently being raised by kin—family members other than their parents[1]. These families have been formed through both formal and informal processes. For the wellbeing of these children and their families, as well as for the professionals who serve them, … [Read more...]
US: Grandparents step up. So should we. Donna Butts, Generations United (Opinion)
US: Grandparents step up. So should we. Donna Butts, Generations United (Opinion) Washington Post - April 22, 2022 Dorothy Roberts's April 17 Outlook essay, "Five Myths: Child welfare" missed one critical factor in raising children in safe, stable and loving homes when their parents are unable to … [Read more...]
Lawmakers Call on State Department to Let Ukrainian Kids Awaiting Adoption Come to U.S. Immediately
Lawmakers Call on State Department to Let Ukrainian Kids Awaiting Adoption Come to U.S. Immediately WASHINGTON Friday, March 25, 2022 8:10 am Hundreds of Ukrainian children already in the process of being adopted by American families are caught in limbo amid Russia's invasion of their home … [Read more...]
Talking to Children About War
NJ Kinship Connections – Winter 2022
Fact Sheet
Fact Sheet Grand families: Strengths and Challenges. … [Read more...]
Prevention Resource Guide
This Resource Guide was developed by the Office on Child Abuse and Neglect (OCAN) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Children’s Bureau, Child Welfare Information Gateway, and the FRIENDS National Center for Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention. OCAN released its first … [Read more...]
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