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Social Determinants of Health Child Welfare Information Gateway

WEBOur health is impacted by several factors outside of those that are strictly medical. Conditions such as where we were born, educational background, work experience, …

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URL: https://www.childwelfare.gov:443/topics/social-determinants-health

Health-Care Coverage for Children and Youth in Foster Care-and …

WEBChildren and youth in foster care often have significant health-care needs. Provisions in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and Family First Prevention Services Act …

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Social and Community Context Child Welfare Information Gateway

WEBSocial and community context is a social determinant of health, or a nonmedical factor that impacts the health and well-being of children, youth, and families.

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Economic Stability Child Welfare Information Gateway

WEBEconomic stability is a social determinant of health—or a nonmedical factor—that can impact the health and well-being of children, youth, and families.

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Prevention Child Welfare Information Gateway

WEBChildren do best when they grow with their own families and remain safely connected to their family and community. Effective prevention strategies that reduce risk factors and …

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Tip Sheet on Responding to Youth and Young Adult Mental …

WEBPurpose. This tip sheet is designed to support state, tribal, county, and private child welfare programs in reaching out to and addressing the wellness and mental health needs of …

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Well-Being Child Welfare Information Gateway

WEBPromoting well-being involves providing supportive environments for children, youth, and families. An emphasis on well-being should be integrated into all aspects of child …

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Child Abuse and Neglect Child Welfare Information Gateway

WEBChild abuse and neglect causes trauma, which can impair brain development and is linked to physical, emotional, and behavioral issues later in life.

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Child Protective Services: A Guide for Caseworkers 2018

WEBChild Protective Services: A Guide for Caseworkers. Diane DePanfilis, Ph.D., M.S.W. 2018. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services . Administration for Children

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Youth Mental Health Child Welfare Information Gateway

WEBMental health is an essential part of our overall health and well-being. It is as important as our physical health needs and affects how we think, feel, and act.

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Understanding Child Welfare and the Courts

WEBFamilies involved with the child welfare system often engage with the judicial system. This factsheet provides general information about the legal process and informs families of …

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Mental and Behavioral Health Child Welfare Information Gateway

WEBMental and behavioral health challenges are common risk factors for child welfare involvement.Culturally responsive and equitable services that cater to diverse …

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About CAPTA: A Legislative History

WEBThis factsheet summarizes the legislative history and purpose of the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), the key Federal legislation addressing child …

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How to Report Child Abuse and Neglect

WEBWe are not a hotline for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect, and we cannot accept reports. Families of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds are more likely to be …

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Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect

WEBThis publication discusses State laws that designate the groups of professionals required to report cases of suspected child abuse and neglect.

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Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect

WEBChildhood maltreatment can be linked to later physical, psychological, and behavioral consequences as well as costs to society as a whole. The outcomes for each child may …

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Adoption and Guardianship Assistance

WEBWhat specific factors or conditions does your State consider to determine that a child cannot be placed with an adoptive family without providing financial assistance?

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Planning for Adoption: Knowing the Costs and Resources

WEBIf you are thinking about adoption or are in the adoption process, you may be considering the help you will need to meet the emotional, educational, and other needs of your child …

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Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect

WEBThis publication presents State civil laws that define the conduct, acts, and omissions that constitute child abuse or neglect that must be reported to child protective …

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