OCTOBER 2023

Dear Colleague,

Happy autumn! I hope you've been enjoying all the delights that the fall time brings.

This month we're bringing you a selection of critical resources for Domestic Violence Awareness Month and resources in Spanish to close out Hispanic Heritage Month.

In addition, you will also find a new podcast focused on in-home restorative justice, and resources to build community supports, prepare for collaborative relationships, and services for homeless and runaway youth. 

As always, feel free to reach out with any questions or collaboration ideas. Happy sharing!

All the best,
Alissa Schroder, Senior Communications Specialist 

We invite you to use any of the following social media posts and graphics in your outreach. Please tag us! 

Facebook: @ChildWelfare Twitter: @ChildWelfareGov 
LinkedIn: @Child-Welfare-Information-Gateway

Plan now for #NationalAdoptionMonth!

November is quickly approaching. Help your colleagues and community prepare for National Adoption Month by discovering the new tools and resources available on the website. During your visit, make sure to download the official outreach toolkit! Use the graphics, virtual meeting background, sample messaging, and more to help support your campaign. Download the Toolkit

Help spread the word

• Is your organization looking to create a campaign for National Adoption Month? If so, [Tag: CWIG| FB @ChildWelfare, TW @ChildWelfareGov, LN @Child-Welfare-Information-Gateway] has you covered! Download the official #NationalAdoptionMonth outreach toolkit.
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/adoption/nam/spread-the-word/
  
  
• Together, we can make a difference. Plan now to support #NationalAdoptionMonth. Find everything you need to prepare for November, including updated resources, graphics, and outreach tools!
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/adoption/nam/

Podcast

Episode 85: In-Home Restorative Justice

• For youth who are involved in both the juvenile justice and #childwelfare systems, restorative practices often involve teaching skills to live independently and develop healthy relationships. This new #podcast episode explores how Alternative Family Services (AFS) approaches restorative justice as a collaboration between the individual and the #community.
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/more-tools-resources/podcast/episode-85/
  
  

Episode 57: Connecting Cross-Border Families

• Did you know that approximately 1 in 4 children in the United States has a foreign-born parent? When #childwelfare cases involve international borders, what happens next? Tune into the #podcast to lean more.
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/more-tools-resources/podcast/episode-57/

Publications

Domestic Violence: A Primer for Child Welfare Professionals

• Families experiencing domestic violence can often also interact with the #childwelfare system. Learn about the intersections between child welfare #professionals, domestic violence services #advocates, and other #community partners to address the impact of domestic violence on children. #DVAM2023
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/domestic-violence/
  

Child Maltreatment and Brain Development: A Primer for Caregivers

• One way caregivers can show support during #DVAM2023 is to learn about brain development in children and how it may be effected by abuse and neglect. Use the new publication from [Tag: CWIG| FB @ChildWelfare, TW @ChildWelfareGov, LN @Child-Welfare-Information-Gateway] to learn ways to help these children heal and thrive.
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets/brain-dev-caregivers/

Working With Immigrant and Refugee Families: A Guide for Child Welfare Caseworkers

• Starting life in a new country can be overwhelming. Along with the everyday stressors of family life, #immigrant and refugee #families face additional challenges. #Childwelfare #professionals can help break these barriers by taking a culturally sensitive approach.
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/immigration-caseworkers/

Cómo puedes ayudar a alguien que está siendo abusado o descuidado (How You Can Help Someone Who Is Being Abused or Neglected)

• This tip sheet, available in #Spanish, provides information for children and youth about recognizing the signs of maltreatment, how to report or talk with trusted adults or agencies, and ways to support peers who may have experienced abuse or neglect. #DVAM2023
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/consejos-para-jovenes/

Virtual Family Time: Tips for Families

• Strengthen family ties with virtual family time. This factsheet provides #parents with information in Spanish on successful virtual family time sessions, including how to prepare, tips, and activities. #HispanicHeritageMonth
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/factsheets-families-familytime/
  
  
• [Translation] Fortalezca los lazos familiares a través de tiempo virtual en familia. Esta hoja informativa brinda a los padres información sobre sesiones exitosas de tiempo virtual en familia, incluyendo cómo prepararse, consejos y actividades. 
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/tiempo-virtual-familia/

Resource Collections

Domestic Violence

• Research suggests that child maltreatment and domestic violence co-occur in an estimated 30 to 60 percent of cases. Find resources on domestic violence here. #DVAM2023
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/domviolence/
  
  
• When #children and #youth are exposed to domestic violence, it affects their emotional, mental, and social development. These #resources offer guidance to #childwelfare professionals as they respond to the issues associated with domestic violence. #DVAM2023
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/domviolence/impact/
  
  
• Find guidelines, protocols, and other #resources for improving #collaboration among domestic violence, #childwelfare, and other institutional agencies in this resource collection. #DVAM2023
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/domviolence/collaboration/

Cultural Responsiveness in Domestic Violence Services

• Domestic violence affects people regardless of race, ethnicity, class, sexual and gender identity, religious affiliation, age, immigration status, and ability. Find culturally responsive services for children, youth, and families who have been exposed to domestic violence here. #DVAM2023
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/cultural/services/domviolence/

Working With Hispanic and Latino Families

• Looking to improve how you engage and support #Hispanic and #Latino families involved in the #childwelfare system? Use this resource collection to discover culturally competent resources and information.
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/diverse-populations/hispanic/

Building Community Support for Child Abuse Prevention

• Building #community support is an essential element of any #prevention program. Find #resources for engaging and equipping individuals, organizations, and community leaders to address risk factors and promote healthy families. #DVAM2023
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/preventing/communities/building/

Supporting Children and Families Impacted by Parental Incarceration

• For a parent who is incarcerated, remaining fully involved in their children's lives can be difficult. This resource collection provides recommendations for how to support children and families and keep them together.
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/supporting/support-services/incarceration/

Preparing Foster Parents for Collaborative Relationships

• Normalizing partnerships between resource families and parents can create opportunity for increased engagement, better understanding of the child’s needs, and increased likelihood of #reunification. Use the #resources in this collection to learn more.
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/permanency/reunification/parents/preparing/

Services for Youth: Homeless and Runaway

• Youth run away from home for a variety of reasons and may experience periods of homelessness after running away. Share these resources on services available for runaway and homeless youth.
  https://www.childwelfare.gov/topics/systemwide/youth/interventions/homeless-runaway/

Features

National Research Center on Hispanic Children & Families: Latinx Families’ Strengths and Resilience Contribute to Their Well-being

• Hispanic and Latino families are resilient and strong! From family cohesion to bilingualism, these strengths help families overcome unique challenges when building a life in a new country. Learn more and help celebrate these strengths during #HispanicHeritageMonth. [Tag: NRCH| TW @NRCHispanic]
  https://www.hispanicresearchcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/PDF-Latinx-Families-Strengths-and-Resilience-Contribute-to-Their-Well-being.pdf
  

The Capacity Building Center for Tribes: Levels of Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect Strategies and Resources for Tribal Communities

• The [Tag: CBCT| FB @TribalChildWelfare] provides #resources aligned with each of the three main types of #prevention so tribal #childwelfare programs can better identify where their #services fit along the continuum. Check it out!
  https://tribalinformationexchange.org/index.php/2023/01/24/levels-of-prevention-of-child-abuse-and-neglect-strategies-and-resources-for-tribal-communities/

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