Missouri Department of Social Services’ Post

June is #NationalReunificationMonth! Reunifying children with their families is the primary goal of the child welfare system — that’s why we’re recognizing the people and advocates across the country who are helping families stay together. Learn more about #reunification & child welfare best practices by visiting ➡️ https://bit.ly/3IcEqV5

#DYK that children and youth involved with the child welfare system are at heightened risk of experiencing human trafficking? This puts child welfare agencies and youth serving organizations at the forefront of both response and prevention of exploitation. This guide from the Child Welfare Informaiton Gateway provides powerful tools for recognizing, reacting to, and preventing trafficking.

Prioritizing lived experiences, embracing kin-first culture, and exploring partnerships with changemakers. Child welfare expert Anna Koehle, EdD describes how Abt’s solutions-focused lens aims to meet the needs of children and families in the child welfare system. #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #WeAreAbt

Research shows that broad kin networks are directly linked to better outcomes and positively contribute to the well-being of children and youth in the child welfare system. Learn more about the importance of family and community members supporting the safety of children and youth here: https://ow.ly/jJfL50POAGy

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

There’s so much we need to talk about in child welfare. CWEL is launching a blog for the child welfare workforce to help us all have the conversations we NEED to be having. Let’s talk about the serious issues preventing child welfare professionals and families from thriving. https://lnkd.in/gTTT_WBu #ChildWelfare #CWWorkforce #DEIB #ICWA #TransformingChildWelfare #TribalChildWelfare

How does Norway's Child Welfare Services seek to balance the needs of children with the rights of parents? In what ways is the agency succeeding, and where is it falling short? Read more about the dilemmas the agency faces here 🔎 https://lnkd.in/dbZmNSXE

Unmet basic needs, like lack of access to nutritious food and stable housing, can affect children's development. Learn more about connecting families to vital resources with these Conversation Guides from Child Welfare Information Gateway: https://acf.mobi/43EXWTE #ChildAbusePreventionMonth #ThrivingFamilies

Child welfare agencies are facing several difficult challenges - preventing abuse and neglect, ensuring equitable services, and maintaining a healthy workforce. Check out this on-demand webinar from ICF to hear about a new view into how this triple crisis can be addressed.

During September, Kinship Care Month, we are reflecting on how kinship care has become increasingly important in meeting the needs of children involved with the child welfare system. Learn more in our blog posts this month: https://lnkd.in/gnynVQyk