“This post, featuring Cherokee Nation’s Hettie Charboneau, highlights how the sovereign tribal government has worked with Casey to improve its foster parent recruitment and retention efforts. Charboneau has served in the Cherokee Nation’s child welfare...
Developed for Youth Homes by the National Native Children’s Trauma Center at the University of Montana, this recorded webinar training provides a overview of historical trauma. Resource Link:...
“Cultural humility in trauma informed practice is of paramount importance when working with underserved minority populations. Societal structures and systems of oppression, such as disproportionate representation of American Indian/Alaska Native children in...
“The Title IV- E Prevention Services Clearinghouse was established by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to conduct an objective and transparent review of research on programs and...
A list of low or no cost tech options for virtual participation and contact that can be used to facilitate child welfare-related communication as a result of the COVID-19 public health challenge. – Children’s Bureau Resource Link:...
Making mindfulness practices an integral part of the culture, structure and practice of child welfare organizations results in reduced stress, increased capacity to engage with families and better outcomes for families. This app provides tips and...
“R.O.C.K. Mat-Su (Raising Our Children with Kindness) is a collaborative of community members – including individuals and organizations – joining together to promote family resilience and reduce child maltreatment. R.O.C.K. works to build social supports,...
“This brief highlights strategies used by tribal and state teams working to increase the number of foster parents for American Indian children — strategies to increase foster placements that reflect children’s culture and that comply with the Indian Child...
A list of available sex-trafficking prevention training resources for tribal child welfare staff. Part of the Sex Trafficking Prevention Toolkit. Resource Link: Sex Trafficking Prevention: Training Resources for Tribal Child Welfare Staff Author: Center for Tribes...
