Course curriculum

    1. Overview

    2. Learning Objectives

    1. Moving the Child Welfare System into the 21st Century

    2. A Historic Opportunity to Reform the Child Welfare System: Youth & Alumni Priorities on Preventing Unnecessary Removal of Children from their Families

    3. Check for Understanding

    1. Mental Health Supports for Families

    2. Perspective Paper: Would mental health services have helped your family stay together, or shortened time in the child welfare system?

    3. Perspective Paper: Sometimes a parent's mental or behavioral health (including addiction) leads to a child entering foster care. What specific type of supportive services could be provided to families to better help them remain together?

    4. *Optional Additional Resource* Family Voices United Campaign

    5. Check for Understanding

    1. Isaiah's Story

    2. Reflections on Family First and the Importance of Prevention Supports and Services

    1. Family Voices United Podcast

    2. Check for Understanding

    1. Join the discussion: share your thoughts and engage with other learners ——————— > > >

About this course

  • 15 lessons
  • 2.5 hours
  • Certificate Upon Completion

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