John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood

The John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee program) provides funds to states, territories, and Indian tribal entities (states) with material and other supports for current and former...

Youth Transitioning from Foster Care: Background and Federal Programs

Prepared for members and Committees of Congress, this report provides background information on older youth in foster care and details two federal programs under Title IV-E: the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee program)...

Youth Engagement Team: Recommendations for Improving Permanency and WEll-Being

Developed in 2020, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Youth Engagement Team held three roundtable discussions focused on supporting: permanency with kin, relational permanency, and successful older youth adoption and compiled a summary of their...

Drawing Strength from our Cultures: State of Native Youth 2016

The CNAY works alongside native youth to help improve their health, safety, and well-being. Resource Link:...

Native Youth Today! Bridging the Gap

This edition of the Prevention & Recovery quarterly newsletter focuses on the native youth perspective and offers examples of programs that focus on prevention and promote well-being. Resource Link:...