Fos­ter care is a tem­po­rary liv­ing sit­u­a­tion for chil­dren whose par­ents can­not take care of them. The U.S. fos­ter sys­tem, which served more than 360,000 kids in 2023, is designed to pro­vide imme­di­ate safe­ty, care and sup­port for chil­dren and youth who have been removed from … [Read more...]

This 90-minute training empowers investigators to approach sensitive interviews with a trauma-informed lens, ensuring empathy and accuracy in data collection. Participants will explore the neurobiological impacts of trauma, effective communication strategies, and how to mitigate memory contamination … [Read more...]

FREE! Expert in Child Abuse & Neglect Lecture Series: February 2026 State of the Art: From Prevention to Healing: Evidence-based Pediatric Healthcare for Youth at Higher Risk for or Affected by Sex Trafficking. Description: This training content is an exploration of the most recent … [Read more...]

Do you have a high school student with an intellectual or developmental disability who will need support after graduation? Caregivers of New Jersey is a DDD-approved Support Coordination provider. We know the transition out of high school can feel overwhelming, and we are here to help your family … [Read more...]

Helping Children Heal from Sexual Abuse is a Free, virtual Parent Support Group for adoptive, foster, or kinship families raising children who have previously suffered sexual abuses. WHEN: Scheduled to meet monthly on the third Tuesday at 7 PM WHERE: Exclusively in the in the AFFCNY.Network … [Read more...]

For nearly four decades, the Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York’s annual statewide conference has provided an opportunity for foster/kinship care/adoptive parents to be inspired, network and learn about the latest in the field. Aimed at parents and professionals alike, the conference … [Read more...]

Last year, Congress passed H.R. 1, introducing significant cuts & changes to Medicaid, including new Medicaid work requirements. Under the law, many Medicaid enrollees ages 19 to 64 will need to document at least 80 hours each month of work, volunteering, education, or job training to maintain … [Read more...]

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