State Resources from Child Welfare Information Gateway

Many don't realize that there is a Wealth of Information that can be Searched at the "Child Welfare Information Gateway. Below, is just a brief example of "State Resources" Also notice the phrases found in the heading..ie Protecting Children Strengthening Families Now only those many in the agency could only follow the above???

February 15, 2012

Dear State Resources Subscriber, Below is a list of new publications that were added to Child Welfare Information Gateway Library in January Title: Guardian Ad Litem Program. Published: 2011 Available from: North Carolina Administrative Office of the Courts PDF: http://www.nccourts.org/Citizens/GAL/Documents/2010_AOC_GAL_fact_sheet.pdf Abstract: This fact sheet explains the Guardian ad Litem program in North Carolina. The role of the Guardian ad Litem advocates is described, and statistics are ... Title: A Foster Youth's Guide to Preparing for Health Care Emergencies: Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care. Published: 2010 Available from: Michigan Department of Human Services PDF: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/dhs/DHS-Pub-161_345575_7.pdf Abstract: Intended for foster youth transitioning to independent living, this brochure explains how youth can prepare for health care emergencies by completing a durable power of ... Title: Kinship Foster Care for Relatives Caring for Children in CPS Custody. Published: 2010 Available from: Arizona Department of Economic Security PDF: https://www.azdes.gov/InternetFiles/Pamphlets/pdf/ACY-1081APAMPD.pdf Abstract: This guide is designed to assist Arizona relatives who are providing kinship care to children who have been removed from their homes. It answers questions ... Title: Birth Parents' Rights and Responsibilities in Illinois. Published: 2010 Available from: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services PDF: http://www.state.il.us/DCFS/docs/cfs403c.pdf Abstract: This brief is required to be given to birth parents who are using the services of an adoption agency in Illinois. It lists the general ... Title: General Tips for Talking with Children. Published: 2009 Available from: Delaware Office of the Child Advocate PDF: http://courts.delaware.gov/childadvocate/training/TalkingwithKidsTips.pdf Abstract: Intended to be used to train child advocates in Delaware, this paper discusses factors that impact a child's ability to communicate and strategies advocates can ... To view all 6 publications and their detail click here: http://www.childwelfare.gov/cwlibrarian/index_act.cfm?topicId=11&pubMonth=01&pubYear=2012 You can make changes to your subscription here: http://www.childwelfare.gov/admin/subscribe/subscribe_login.cfm Received this email message from a colleague and want to subscribe? Click here All of these publications are in the Child Welfare Information Gateway Library along with publications on similar child welfare topics. The Library can be searched here: http://library.childwelfare.gov/cwig/ws/library/docs/gateway/SimpleSearchForm Sincerely, Staff of Child Welfare Information Gateway (http://www.childwelfare.gov/) A Service of the Children's Bureau, US DHHS

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Granpa Chuck
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