State Resource Publications from Children's Express

 Do encourage everyone to visit the Child Welfare Information Gateway.


Plus, here are some State Resource References for March.


We must become Advocates for Ourselves to Protect Our Children. Keeping in mind the more one knows of All Sides of an Issue the more they will be able to Defend Themselves.
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April 15, 2012

Dear State Resources Subscriber, Below is a list of new publications that were added to Child Welfare Information Gateway Library in March Title: Questions to Ask from the Bench: A Judicial Guide to Implementing Fostering Connections in Georgia. Author(s): Carter, Melissa D. Published: 2012 Available from: Georgia Administrative Office of the Courts PDF: http://w2.georgiacourts.org/cj4c/files/FCSIAA%20Judicial%20Guide_Final20Feb2012 .pdf Abstract: This guide presents an overview of each section of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act, describes how the law has been implemented ... Title: Child Protection Screening. Evaluation Report. Author(s): Meyerhoff, Carrie.;Starr, KJ.;Schroeder, Matt. Published: 2012 Available from: Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor URL: http://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/ped/2012/screening.htm PDF: http://www.auditor.leg.state.mn.us/ped/pedrep/screening.pdf Abstract: Child protection screening is an important and complex task performed by staff in 84 county and 2 tribal agencies. A screening decision determines what action ... Title: Early Intervention Referral for Infants and Toddlers. Published: 2012 Available from: Children's Defense Fund Minnesota PDF: http://www.cdf-mn.org/sites/2012_publications/mn-senate-file-1165-summary.pdf Abstract: This policy paper calls for Minnesota law to be updated to require infants and toddlers who are at-risk of developmental delays as a result of ... Title: Child Abuse and Neglect in Nevada. Author(s): Denby, Ramona W. Published: 2012 Available from: UNLV Center for Democratic Culture PDF: http://cdclv.unlv.edu/healthnv_2012/childabuse.pdf Abstract: Child maltreatment in Nevada reflects the general social, economic, and health conditions within the state and its local communities. This chapter starts with various definitions ... Title: Child Abuse Law Enforcement Notification. Policy Guide 2012.02. Published: 2012 Available from: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services PDF: http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/docs/Policy_Guide_2012.02.pdf Abstract: The purpose of this Policy Guide is to institute a standardized process for notifying and engaging law enforcement involvement in child abuse and neglect investigations. ... To view all 23 publications and their detail click here: http://www.childwelfare.gov/cwlibrarian/index_act.cfm?topicId=11&pubMonth=03&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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May you find Strength in Your Higher Power,
Granpa Chuck
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