This blogpost illustrates some of the programs at the Family and Youth Services Bureau (FYSB) in the Administration on Children, Youth, and Families (ACYF) which are designed to reduce youth homelessness, domestic violence, and adolescent pregnancy…

Income inequality has grown over the last decade, along with changes in the safety net, demographics, and income reporting. In this working paper released this month by the U.S. Census Bureau, trends in material hardship are examined in seven…

This report is an initial evaluation of the Bringing Families Home (BFH) program in San Francisco, California, which is a state-funded initiative that provides permanent housing and supportive services for homeless families or families with…

Vicarious trauma can occur when indirectly exposed to another person’s trauma through images or verbal, written stories; it is an occupational challenge for people working in victim services, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and human…

The Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) will host a webinar on August 13, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET to address questions from the field about how to strengthen families. Questions can be philosophical or mundane, and participation…

A webinar about the Pathways to Work Evidence Clearinghouse will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ET. The Pathways Clearinghouse is a new resource funded by the Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE)…

State Apprenticeship Agencies oversee Registered Apprenticeship in half of the country, and the federal Office of Apprenticeship administers programs in the rest of the U.S. This ongoing podcast series includes conversations with apprenticeship…

This webinar recording available for purchase from the American Psychological Association offers evidence-based techniques developed to promote preparedness, resilience, and effective coping when exposed to trauma-related materials.

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This practice guide illustrates case management practices that are appropriate and effective for promoting youth well-being and provides methods for helping youth on probation understand and take responsibility for their actions. The guide…

The National Association of Counties will host a webinar on August 6, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET to cover how county governments are using Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act funds to deliver services to county…