This dataset from the Annie E. Casey Foundation is part of an annual series that assesses child well-being across the United States. It uses an index of 16 indicators to rank states on overall child well-being, economic well-being, education, health…

In this paper, the authors highlight evidence in support of investments in both parents and children during the paired sensitive period of early life and the transition to parenting. A sensitive period is a specific and limited time when the…

This post highlights recent resources from the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Education that can help enrich children’s early language experiences by providing tips for talking, reading, and singing with young children. The…

The Child Welfare Information Gateway released a brief that provides an overview of the crossover between the child welfare and human trafficking fields. There is a particular focus on sex trafficking of children and youth, since that type of…

This blog and accompanying report present data about the health and well-being of children across the United States. Twenty-three federal agencies participated in data collection and reporting. This contributed to the wide range of indicators that…

Erie County Social Services ensures a coordinated and integrated social service delivery approach between the County's TANF program and refugee partner organizations. Refugees in the greater Buffalo area receive services targeted to cultural…

In Washington State, two pilot projects aimed to connect LEP refugees with workforce development opportunities within WorkFirst, Washington’s TANF program. Specifically, the two pilots: provided more subsidized employment opportunities for LEP…

The Colorado Refugee Services Program (CRSP) in the Colorado Department of Human Services has created an innovative program that tailors refugees’ workforce training to their English Language proficiency level. It is part of the CRSP’s appropriation…

This blog, written by a Pennsylvania refugee job developer, highlights eight strategies for health and human service agencies and front-line workers to help skilled refugees and immigrants. These strategies come from an IMPRINT webinar about the…

Welcoming America’s Fostering Community Engagement and Welcoming Communities Project provides technical assistance to the nation's refugee resettlement network. The project offers new tools and support to create a robust community of practice across…