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| Document Title: | Floridadisaster.org |
| Corporate Author: | Florida Division of Emergency Management |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | Florida's website combines information on a variety of disaster situations with family and business planning information. It includes state press releases, news of current events in weather, federal disaster declarations, and individual planning information. |
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| Document Title: | New Hampshire's Homeland Security and Emergency Management Operations. |
| Corporate Author: | New Hampshire Homeland Security and Emergency Management |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | Emergency Management is responsible for coordinating the State's response to major disasters. This includes natural disasters such as hurricanes, floods and severe winter storms, and human-caused disasters, such as nuclear power plant accidents or chemical spills. In our Homeland Security function, the Bureau also works on planning and training to prepare for terrorist attacks. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services - Office of Emergency Management. [Website]. |
| Corporate Author: | New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services. Office of Emergency Management. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | For more than 50 years, the New York State Office of Emergency Management and its predecessor agencies have been responsible for coordinating the activities of all State agencies to protect New York's communities, the State's economic well-being, and the environment from natural and man-made disasters and emergencies. NYS OEM routinely assists local governments, voluntary organizations, and private industry through a variety of emergency management programs including hazard identification, loss prevention, planning, training, operational response to emergencies, technical support, and disaster recovery assistance. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Child Welfare Services Disaster Response Plans [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | California Department of Social Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This site provides links to California counties' disaster response plans. |
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| Document Title: | Children and Disasters [Website]. |
| Personal Author: | Abell, Ellen.,Lipsmeyer, Kara.,Clark, Crystal. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This page provides links to resources useful for the whole family in addressing ways to reduce vulnerability to certain disasters as well as disaster preparedness, responding to and recovering from disasters. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Addressing the Impact of COVID-19 on the Early Care and Education Sector. |
| Personal Author: | Tekin, Erdal.,Jones, Jacqueline.,Kagan, Sharon L. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated challenges in the early care and education (ECE) sector, including: preexisting structural flaws; insufficient funding mechanisms; sector fragmentation; inadequate support for the workforce; and inequalities, such as the lack of access to high-quality care among low-income, rural populations, and communities of color. Addressing the impacts of the pandemic and the resulting economic recession on the ECE sector will require that state, local, and tribal decision makers use available COVID-19 relief funds to mitigate those impacts while also laying the foundation for longer-term solutions. This rapid expert consultation identifies mitigation strategies that could be implemented to achieve...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of February 23, 2022. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of February 23, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 9.1 million (32%) children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 7.1 million (25%) of these children have completed the 2-dose vaccination series; a total of 16.7 million (66%) children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 14.2 million (57%) of these children have completed the 2-dose vaccination series; about 8.4 million children...more |
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| Document Title: | Disasters: Total Number of Declared Disasters: By State/Tribal Government and By Year [Website]. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This federal website allows users to search for the total number of declared disasters by State or Tribal government, incident type, declaration type (major disaster declaration, emergency declaration, fire management assistance declaration, or fire suppression declaration), and by date, month, or year of the disaster. Information about each disaster includes a map showing the impacted disaster areas, the individual assistance and public assistance dollars approved, and related links. In addition, the website provides links to Disaster Federal Register Notices, Individual Assistance Declaration Factors, Freedom of Information Act statistics, and current news about disasters. |
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| Document Title: | For the Media [Website]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Child Traumatic Stress Network. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | Intended for media professionals, this website explains the federally funded National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) is a groundbreaking effort that blends the best practices of the academic clinical research community with the wisdom of front-line community service providers. The work of NCTSN members ranges across settings, disciplines, age groups, and trauma types, developing and delivering high-quality services to large numbers of children and their families. It notes the National Center for Child Traumatic Stress (NCCTS) coordinates the NCTSN, and is a joint program of the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Duke University Medical Center. The goals of the NCTSN and NCCTS...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of January 19, 2022. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of January 19, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 8 million (28%) children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 5.3 million (19%) of these children have completed the vaccination series; a total of 16.2 million (65%) children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 13.6 million (54%) of these children have completed the vaccination series; about 8.9 million children ages 12-17...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccination Trends. Summary of Data Publicly Reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This webpage reports statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It shares data that indicates as of October 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 13.4 million children under the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 57% of 12-17 year olds; 11.1 million children under the age of 18 are fully vaccinated, representing 47% of 12-17 year olds; the number of children receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine this week was about 131,000; the number of children receiving their first dose...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of March 2, 2022. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of March 2, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 9.3 million (33%) children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 7.3 million (26%) of these children have completed the 2-dose vaccination series; a total of 16.8 million (67%) children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 14.3 million (57%) of these children have completed the 2-dose vaccination series; about 8.4 million children...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of February 9, 2022. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of February 9, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 8.8 million (31%) children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 6.5 million (23%) of these children have completed the 2-dose vaccination series; a total of 16.5 million (66%) children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 14 million (56%) of these children have completed the 2-dose vaccination series; about 8.6 million children...more |
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| Document Title: | Protecting Children and Families During the COVID-19 Crisis [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Children's Defense Fund. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This webpage provides links to COVID-19 pandemic resources for families. The resources address how COVID-19 impacts children, how to talk to children about the outbreak, health practices to prevent contraction of COVID-19, information grandfamilies should have on the COVID-19 pandemic, accessing food for children out of schools, applying for unemployment benefits, supporting students who are homeless or in foster care, managing parental and child mental health and coping during COVID-19, and free digital education tools for caregivers. The latest congressional action authorizing a $2 trillion relief package to help stabilize the U.S. economic and provide relief to households is noted and...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 State Child Welfare and Related Health Resources |
| Corporate Author: | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | Provides a list of websites that focus on State-specific guidelines and responses to the COVID-19 emergency. 2-1-1, a free social services hotline, is also a central point of contact for information and referrals on COVID-19. If you are aware of other State measures or updated operations, please contact Child Welfare Information Gateway at OrganizationUpdates@childwelfare.gov. |
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| Document Title: | Coronavirus (COVID-19) [Website]. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. White House Office. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This webpage outlines that Apple and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, together with the White House and the Federal Emergency Management Administration, have launched a new website and app with a COVID-19 screening tool and resources to help people protect their health. The webpage explains how to prepare and protect from COVID-19 infection and what to do if COVID-19 is suspected or someone in the home has COVID-19. Links are then provided to information on: COVID-19 symptoms, people who are at the highest risk of contracting the virus, social distancing, and answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19. Additional...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 Updates & Resources [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | American Public Human Services Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This webpage explains the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) continues to closely track COVID-19 pandemic developments and guidance from public health officials while working in partnership with local and State members to support them as they address impacts in the community. Links to APHSA resources are then provided, along with descriptions of the resources. The resources address policy levers for State human services agencies in response to COVID-19, advocacy for policies to increase funding to support human services during the COVID-19 pandemic and its immediate aftermath, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, the Families First Coronavirus Response...more |
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| Document Title: | Trending in DCYF Data During COVID-19 [New Hampshire] [Website]. |
| Corporate Author: | New Hampshire. Department of Health and Human Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This website of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Resources provides links to data from the Department of Children, Youth, and Families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Links are provided to reports from April 7, 2020 and January 5, 2021. Each report provides information on child protection central intake, screened in referrals, child protection referrals by reporter type, frequency of allegations, juvenile justice cases opened, child protection cases opened, juvenile justice removals, and child protection removals. |
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| Document Title: | Coronavirus: What You Need to Know: Current Information on the Status of COVID-19 in the United States and Abroad, What Actions States/Territories Have Taken to Address It, and the Latest Efforts by the Federal Government [Webpage] |
| Corporate Author: | National Governors’ Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This website includes links to current information on the status of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States and abroad, actions that have been taken by States and territories to address the pandemic, and the latest efforts by the federal government. The resources include information on: National Governors Association’s communications to the federal government and on best practices for managing the pandemic; steps States have taken to address the COVID-19 pandemic; and COVID-19 pandemic policy and guidance documents. In addition, information is provided on emergency funding, testing, planning and preparedness, critical infrastructure, operational coordination, communications, supply chain and health system readiness,...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 [New Jersey] [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | New Jersey. Department of Children and Families. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This webpage includes links to resources intended to assist New Jersey professionals and families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources include: information on accessing help for children in crisis, a guide for COVID-19 resources for youth, a COVID-19 family support kit, tips for making it a good day, a COVID-19 fact sheet for families that lists national and New Jersey resources, tips for families on how to de-escalate tense situations, a fact sheet for parents on protecting yourself and your family, strategies for preventing child abuse, signs of child abuse, COVID-19 hotlines for kids, the need for professionals to remain vigilant for...more |
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| Document Title: | Massachusetts Juvenile Justice System 2021 Annual Report. |
| Corporate Author: | Massachusetts. Office of the Child Advocate. Massachusetts. Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This 2021 annual report summarizes the work of the Massachusetts Juvenile Justice Policy and Data (JJPAD) Board in 2021 and describes juvenile justice system data trends. Activities of the JJPAD included studying the Child Requiring Assistance system in Massachusetts, continuing to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the juvenile justice system and youth at risk of involvement, mapping updates to juvenile justice system data availability and making recommendations for improvement, studying trauma screening and referral practices, monitoring the implementation of any new legislation impacting the juvenile justice system and reporting any impact legislation has on the system, monitoring the...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of February 2, 2022. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of February 2, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 8.6 million (30%) children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 6.2 million (22%) of these children have completed the vaccination series; a total of 16.4 million (65%) children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 13.9 million (55%) of these children have completed the vaccination series; about 8.7 million children ages 12-17...more |
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| Document Title: | Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Information [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | California. Department of Social Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This webpage provides links to information about the COVID-19 pandemic for residents of California. It begins with a warning that explains a fake letter continuing references to Merced County Human Services Agency is circulating on social media that tells clients they must get tested for COVID-19 in order to continue their benefits and states that if clients test positive, their children will be removed to foster care. Links and information are then provided for disaster relief assistance for immigrants, accessing food while schools are closed, an adult protective services hotline, the Foster Care Ombudsperson Hotline, and numerous county services. |
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| Document Title: | Bring Up Nebraska [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Bring Up Nebraska. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This webpage is designed to provide information on the COVID-19 pandemic and resources that are available to help Nebraskan families. Links are provided to COVID-19 information and resources; community coordinators/central navigators throughout the State that can help families be connected to resources; community based prevention programs; and strategies that can be used by businesses, service providers, friends and neighbors, and parents to help children and families. Additional links provide information on protective factors that are critical for all children, youth, families, and communities; COVID-19 community playbooks that summarize the emergent needs of Nebraskans; and resources for Spanish speaking families. |
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| Document Title: | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information, News, & Resources for Child Welfare Professionals and Others [Website]. |
| Corporate Author: | Child Welfare League of America. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This website is designed to support child welfare workers as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. It includes links to resources that address: COVID-19 symptoms and the status of each country around the globe; White House, congressional, and federal responses to COVID-19; responses from child welfare agencies and courts; guidance for youth and homeless populations; information for social workers and parents for coping with COVID-19; information for childcare providers on COVID-19; responses from national organizations; news articles on the impact of COVID-19 on juvenile courts and court actions; and additional resources on providing social services during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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| Document Title: | ACF COVID-19 Response and Resources [Website]. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Administration for Children and Families. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This website includes resources and information for U.S. Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF) mission-related issues and programs affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Links are provided to information and resources on the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, and for ACF grants that address child care, child support, child welfare, community services, domestic violence, early childhood development, federal partner sites, Head Start, hotlines/helplines, human trafficking, Native Americans/Tribes, refugee resettlement, repatriation and emergency response, runaway and homeless youth, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and the whole family approach. An additional link provides information on ACF grant flexibilities in conducting...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This webpage provides information for workers and employers about the evolving coronavirus outbreak first identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. The information includes links to interim guidance and other resources for preventing exposures to, and infection with, the novel coronavirus—now officially named COVID-19. Background information on the pandemic is provided, as well as information on elevated risk for employees who work in healthcare, deathcare, laboratories, airline operations, border protection, solid was and wastewater management, and travel to areas where the virus is spreading. Links are then provided to resources that discuss hazard recognition, how Office of Safety and Health Administration...more |
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| Document Title: | Mental Health And COVID-19: Information And Resources [Website]. |
| Corporate Author: | Mental Health America. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This website explains the mental health effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are as essential to address as the physical health effects. It then provides links to a range of mental health services resources and information. Links are provided to: resources for immediate and crisis response; resources for people with existing mental health concerns; resources for caregivers and parents; resources for frontline workers; financial support resources; public health updates; an article on mental health in the age of COVID-19; COVID-19 blogs; BIPOC communities and COVID-19; webinars; domestic violence resources; LGBTQ+ resources; and older adult resources. |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of January 5, 2022. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of January 5, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 7 million children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 25% of children ages 5-11; a total of 15.7 million children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 63% of 12-17 year olds, and 13.2 million of these children are fully vaccinated, representing 53% of 12-17 year olds; about 9.4 million children ages...more |
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| Document Title: | Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic. |
| Corporate Author: | World Health Organization. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | his website presents the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) information on the COVID-19 pandemic. Links are provided that address: advice for the public; country and technical guidance; rolling updates on COVID-19; the timeline of the response of the World Health Organization; questions and answers about the COVID-19 pandemic; travel advice; situation reports; media resources; research and development; strategy and planning; operations; and debunked myths about the COVID-19 pandemic. Continuously updated numbers on the confirmed cases of COVID-19 and COVID-19 confirmed deaths are provided, as well as information WHO response in countries, videos highlighting the response of WHO and WHO press conferences, public...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 Resources For Child Welfare [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | University of California, Davis. Continuing and Professional Education. Human Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This continuously updated website is designed to provide California child welfare workers and agencies up-to-date information and support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Links are provided to the following resources: California Department of Social Services letters and notices; webinars; child welfare practice resources; family resources; resources for the health and human services workforce; resources for virtual services for parents; resources for foster youth; and State and national COVID-19 resources. |
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| Document Title: | Coronavirus or COVID-19: Communications to DCFS and Private Agency Staff. |
| Corporate Author: | Illinois. Department of Children and Family Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | Intended for Illinois families, Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) staff, and private agencies, this webpage provides links to communications to DCFS and private agency staff related to providing services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional links are provided to COVID-19 related DCFS messages to providers, DCFS messages to DCFS staff, DCFS messages to families served by DCFS, and DCFS messages to day care providers. |
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| Document Title: | Coronavirus (COVID-19) [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This website provides links to substance abuse and mental health services resources designed to be helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic. A list of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (SAMHSA) resources is included that addresses emergency grants to address mental and substance use disorders during COVID-19, information for SAMHSA discretionary grant recipients, COVID-19 public health emergency responses and 42 CFR Part 2 guidance, disaster planning for behavioral health treatment programs, considerations for the care and treatment of mental and substance use disorders during the COVID-19 epidemic, considerations for crisis centers and clinicians managing the treatment of alcohol or benzodiazepine withdrawal...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19: Policies to Protect People and Communities [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Urban Institute. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This webpage notes that as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread and people are forced to stay home, workers are losing their jobs, health care systems are being stressed, local businesses are at risk of closing permanently, and the country is bracing for recession. It highlights the role of the Urban Institute in equipping changemakers with the facts and insights they need to accelerate solutions. The webpage then provides links to resources on the impact of COVID-19 in the areas of child care and education, equity and inclusion, fiscal and economic policy, health and health policy, housing policy, small business and...more |
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| Document Title: | NCSL Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for States [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Conference of State Legislatures. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This website explains the spread of the coronavirus continues to be a top concern and, while the federal government leads the national response to COVID-19, State lawmakers are taking extra steps to respond to and anticipate impacts of the virus. It notes the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) is committed to providing its members with timely responses to State research requests and the essential knowledge needed to guide State action. Links to resources are then provided to information on: federal actions related to COVID-19; NCSL COVID-19 webinars on State and federal public health responses, the continuity of State government and...more |
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| Document Title: | Federal Guidance in Preparing for COVID-19 [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Runaway and Homeless Youth Advocacy Project Training & Technical Assistance Center. United States. Family and Youth Services Bureau. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This federal guidance from the Family and Youth Services Bureau encourages those receiving grants for assisting runaway and homeless youth (RHY) work closely with their State and local public health authorities on issues related to addressing the COVID-19 pandemic in their organizations and communities. It then provides links to federal guidance that address: measures to address COVID-19 in the community, including at home, in childcare settings and schools, homeless centers, at work and in faith-based settings; information for higher-risk and special populations; information specifically related to domestic and international travel; and answers to frequently asked questions about COVID-19, including how it...more |
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| Document Title: | DCF COVID-19 Information [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Florida. Department of Children and Families. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This webpage includes information and resources on the COVID-19 pandemic and Department of Children and Families (DCF) services for children and families in Florida. Links are provided to information on: child welfare, including resources for parents, caregivers, and educators; economic self-sufficiency; adult protective services; child care; office closures; supportive resources for parents; mental health treatment facilities; substance abuse and mental health services; and press releases. |
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| Document Title: | Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) [Website]. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This website explains the Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) helps States, U.S. territories, tribes, and local providers plan for and respond to behavioral health needs after a disaster. Links are provided to the Crisis Counseling Assistance and Training Program (CCP) that supports recovery for survivors of natural and human-caused disasters; the CCP Toolkit; the functions of the DTAC; portals for disaster behavioral health planners, first responders and disaster responders, and survivors of disasters; and disaster behavioral health resources, including a Disaster Response Template Toolkit, online training, and webinars and podcasts. Links to DTAC bulletins and newsletters are also provided. |
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| Document Title: | Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19): All Information on the Coronavirus COVID-19 in New Hampshire [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | New Hampshire. Department of Health and Human Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This webpage includes information on the COVID-19 pandemic in New Hampshire. It provides links to COVID-19 weekly summary reports, information on using cloth face covering to help slow the spread of COVID-19, emergency orders, public health monitoring, emergency responders unprotected exposure guidance, and federal and State resources on COVID-19 in New Hampshire and the world. A link is also provided to a video series that presents information on COVID-19 pandemic and prevention in sign language. Data is reported on the number of persons infected with COVID-19 in New Hampshire, COVID-19 deaths, those who have been hospitalized, those tested, and persons being...more |
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| Document Title: | Human Services: COVID-19 Resources [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Conference of State Legislatures. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This continuously updated webpage explains the COVID-19 pandemic has spurred legislation in the 50 States and the District of Columbia. It then provides information on policy initiatives at the federal and State levels in five broad human services policy areas: child support and family law, child welfare, early care and education, economic security, and housing and homelessness. Links are provided in each area for additional informational resources. |
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| Document Title: | Impacts of the Early COVID-19 Pandemic on Illinois’s Childcare Workforce. |
| Personal Author: | Goerge, Robert M.,Wiegand, Emily R.,McQuown, David. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This report presents findings from a study that explored the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the childcare workforce in Illinois in 2020. The study used longitudinal employment data for Illinois childcare workers in 2020 and found about 4,000 fewer workers remained continuously employed (i.e., earned wages in every quarter) throughout 2020 than in 2019; disruptions peaked in the second and third quarter (April– September 2020) and about 10% of workers (about 3,000 people) experienced an employment gap that included one or both of these quarters; and those who remained employed for at least some part of both quarters experienced a...more |
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| Document Title: | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Indian Child Welfare Association (NICWA). |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This webpage notes the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and caregivers in the child welfare system and the need for tribal and urban Indian child welfare programs to inform and support planning and programmatic responses. A list of resources is then provided that includes information on upcoming funding opportunities for tribal nations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic; resources for families; resources for tribal leaders; tribal child welfare resources; general child welfare resources; and federal administrative guidance relating to the COVID-19 pandemic and remote service delivery. Each resource is described and includes a link to the resource. |
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| Document Title: | Disaster Preparedness & Response [Website]. |
| Corporate Author: | Child Welfare Information Gateway. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This website explains the process of developing and implementing emergency response plans for States, Tribes, and child welfare agencies is complex. It then provides links to resources intended to help States and jurisdictions in developing comprehensive disaster preparedness plans and responding to emergencies quickly and effectively to protect children and families. The resources are organized by preparedness, response, and recovery, and include resources for professionals and for families. In addition, nine resources are listed that provide links to resources on building capacity for disaster preparedness at a child welfare agency, caring for children in a disaster, disaster planning, management, and communication,...more |
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| Document Title: | Pandemic Resources for Tribal Courts [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | National American Indian Court Judges Association |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This webpage provides links to resources that tribal courts can use to provide services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Links are provided to National American Indian Court Judges Association COVID-19 tribal court resources; information from the National Congress of American Indians; resources from the Tribal Law and Policy Institute; resources from the National Indian Health Board; and pandemic preparedness resources from the National Center for State Courts. In addition, links are provided to webinars on administering justice in tribal courts during the COVID-19 pandemic, including using technology and e-filing for handing criminal dockets and due process issues, effective use of technology in...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of March 16, 2022. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of March 16, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 9.5 million (33%) children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 7.5 million (27%) of these children have completed the 2-dose vaccination series; a total of 16.9 million (67%) children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 14.4 million (57%) of these children have completed the 2-dose vaccination series; about 8.3 million children...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19: State Child Care Actions [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Hunt Institute. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This continually updated webpage describes the actions of different States during the COVID-19 pandemic related to child care services. Information is provided in the following areas: child care closure status; emergency child care provisions; Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funding and use; and COVID-19 group size limitations and resource links. Information is provided for each State in each area. |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of March 9, 2022. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of March 9, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 9.4 million (33%) children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 7.4 million (26%) of these children have completed the 2-dose vaccination series; a total of 16.8 million (67%) children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 14.4 million (57%) of these children have completed the 2-dose vaccination series; about 8.3 million children...more |
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| Document Title: | Absence of Monthly Child Tax Credit Leads to 3.7 Million More Children in Poverty in January 2022. |
| Personal Author: | Parolin, Zachary.,Collyer, Sophie.,Curran, Megan A. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains the monthly child poverty rate increased from 12.1% in December 2021 to 17% in January 2022, the highest rate since the end of 2020, and notes the 4.9% (41%) increase in poverty represents 3.7 million more children in poverty due to the expiration of the monthly Child Tax Credit payments. Latino and Black children experienced the largest percentage-point increases in poverty (7.1% and 5.9%, respectively). Information is provided that indicates for the first half of 2021 (before the rollout of the monthly Child Tax Credit), additional forms of COVID-19 economic relief were available at various points, however, after...more |
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| Document Title: | ESA Briefing Book State Fiscal Year 2021: A Reference for Programs, Caseloads and Expenditures [Washington]. |
| Corporate Author: | Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Economic Services Administration. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This briefing book is a reference guide to Washington State programs, client demographics, caseloads, and expenditures in the Economic Services Administration (ESA). It highlights information for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021, which covers the period July 2020 through June 2021, and it provides historical data on the programs. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on programs and services, and strategies used to navigate unprecedented challenges, is discussed. The briefing book describes the following programs: Additional Requirements—Emergent Needs (AREN), a program that provides a cash payment to meet emergent housing or utility needs; Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) Cash Assistance Program; basic...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 Information and Resources [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Connecticut. Department of Children and Families. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This webpage provides links to COVID-19 resources for Connecticut child welfare services and families. Links are provided to a 1 hour, 30 minute webinar on the presence of COVID-19 in minority communities in Connecticut; resources on COVID-19 testing; COVID-19 school reopening information for foster families and educator guidelines; ways to help during the COVID-19; Department of Children and Families (DCF) guidance for supporting children and families during COVID-19; DCF guidance for virtual assessments during COVID-19; ways to keep infants safe during COVID-19; parental rights during COVID-19; the Families First Coronavirus Response Act; and updates on DCF operations and DCF Commissioner video...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 Resources (Delaware) [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Delaware. Department of Services for Children, Youth and Their Families. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | Intended for community partners, families, and Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families (DSCYF) staff, this webpage provides links to resources for coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. Resources address: COVID-19 information; telephone numbers for reporting child abuse or neglect, accessing mental health supports, or to reach Youth Rehabilitation Services facilities; resiliency resources; how to support children during the COVID-19 pandemic; and community resources during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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| Document Title: | Emergency Planning with Children [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This federal webpage provides guidance for emergency planning with children. It begins by noting disaster planning, response, and recovery efforts must consider the unique needs and abilities of children, and that children are positive influencers, can become leaders, and can be confident during an emergency. Guidance is then provided on developing a youth preparedness program. Links are provided for implementing a youth preparedness program, obtaining funding for a youth preparedness program, strategies for developing a risk management plan for youth preparedness programs, planning materials, and policies and policy guidance for supporting youth preparedness efforts and continued provision of services before, during,...more |
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| Document Title: | Covid-19 Pandemic: County Response Efforts & Priorities [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Association of Counties. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This webpage is designed to assist counties in providing services during the COVID-19 pandemic. It provides links to resources that address: federal policy resources on best practices; the important role counties play in providing community health services, human services, justice and public safety services, and transportation, and county specific COVID-19 pandemic information; the latest research and data resources on the COVID-19 pandemic; webinars and events related to the COVID-19 pandemic and recordings of past webinars; the latest news on the COVID-19 pandemic; the We Are Counties campaign that aims to put faces on the many frontline services counties provides; an online...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of January 26, 2022. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of January 26, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 8.3 million (29%) children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 5.7 million (20%) of these children have completed the vaccination series; a total of 16.4 million (66%) children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 13.7 million (55%) of these children have completed the vaccination series; about 8.8 million children ages 12-17...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of January 12, 2022. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of January 12, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 7.5 million children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 27% of children ages 5-11; a total of 15.9 million children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 64% of 12-17 year olds, and 13.3 million of these children are fully vaccinated, representing 53% of 12-17 year olds; about 9.3 million children ages...more |
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| Document Title: | DHS’s Response to COVID-19 (Arkansas) [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Arkansas. Department of Human Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This webpage provides information from the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) on the COVID-19 pandemic. Information is provided for clients and for providers and links to helpful resources are included. Resources address COVID-19 information and screening; COVID-19 direct care worker payments; child care; food; unemployment; housing; transportation; county-specific resources; federal laws passed in response to COVID-19; and federal assistance. |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of February 16, 2022. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2022 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of February 16, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 9 million (32%) children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 6.9 million (24%) of these children have completed the 2-dose vaccination series; a total of 16.6 million (66%) children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 14.1 million (56%) of these children have completed the 2-dose vaccination series; about 8.5 million children...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of December 1, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of December 1, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 4.3 million children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 15% of children ages 5-11; a total of 15.1 million children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 60% of 12-17 year olds, and 12.7 million of these children are fully vaccinated, representing 51% of 12-17 year olds; the number of children ages...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of October 27, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of October 27, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: a total of 13.6 million children under the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 58% of 12-17 year olds; 11.3 million children under the age of 18 are fully vaccinated, representing 49% of 12-17 year olds; the number of children receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine this past week was approximately 103,000, the lowest number since vaccines were...more |
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| Document Title: | Training Plan 2021: Virginia Child Welfare Staff and Provider Training. Annual Progress and Services Report 2021. VDSS Training Plan 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | Virginia. Department of Social Services. Division of Family Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This document describes the training plan of the Virginia Division of Family Services (DFS) for 2021. It explains child welfare training for local department staff that originates from the Virginal Department of Social Services (VDSS) is not developed entirely either within the DFS, initiated at local departments of social services (LDSS), or through the newly established Division of Workforce Development and Support (WDS). The training plan notes the mandated, pre-service competency-based CORE child welfare training system is fully integrated into DFS and delivered by a team of five curriculum developers, with the addition of one prevention curriculum developer to support the...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of November 17, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of November 17, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: a total of 14.9 million children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 60% of 12-17 year olds; 12.5 million of these children are fully vaccinated, representing 50% of 12-17 year olds; the number of children ages 12-17 receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine this past week was approximately 148,000, a substantial drop since August 11th when 660,000 children received...more |
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| Document Title: | Historic Crisis, Historic Opportunity: Using Evidence to Mitigate the Effects of the COVID-19 Crisis on Young Children and Early Care and Education Programs. |
| Personal Author: | Weiland, Christina.,Greenberg,Erica.,Bassok, Daphna.,Markowitz, Anna J.,Guerrero-Rosada, Paola.,Luetmer, Grace.,Et al. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares findings from a systematic review that examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the educational experiences and outcomes of young children. The research included a review of 63 high-quality studies on the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on the education of young children, including children in family child care homes, Head Start, center-based programs, and public school-based programs for preschoolers through second graders. Findings indicate the pandemic had profound impacts both on children and on the programs and educators that serve them. The research indicates that due to pre-pandemic systemic inequities, these effects were not equally born...more |
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| Document Title: | Evaluation of Rising Up: Early Program Successes and Challenges during the First Year of Implementation. January 2021. Updated March 2021. |
| Personal Author: | Gold, Amanda.,Gerken, Matthew.,Williams, Abigail.,Batka, Samantha. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | The City of San Francisco launched the Rising Up campaign in 2018 to address the homelessness crisis among young people. On any given night, more than 1,000 people ages 18 to 24 were experiencing homelessness, and three out of four were sleeping outside. Rising Up’s goal is to halve homelessness among this population by 2023 by providing rapid re-housing and by preventing homelessness through problem-solving interventions. The program aims to create a citywide, systems-level response to youth homelessness, bringing together a diversity of resources across 19 different partner organizations. In this report, we document the early successes and primary barriers encountered...more |
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| Document Title: | Disaster Plan 2021: Annual Progress and Services Report 2021 [Virginia]. |
| Corporate Author: | Virginia. Department of Social Services. Division of Family Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This document presents the continuations of operations (COOP) plan for the Virginia Division of Family Services (DFS) for 2021 in case of disasters. It begins by explaining Virginia’s child welfare services are carried out in a State-supervised and locally-administered system, and that local departments must develop individual emergency procedures as they are aware of emergency resources and supports within their area. The report notes if the State office is forced to close or relocate due to a disaster, service provision will continue to be offered through local departments of social services. It is explained the Virginia Department of Social Services continually...more |
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| Document Title: | Behavioral Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Overview and Issues for Congress. |
| Personal Author: | Duff, Johnathan H.,Sarata, Amanda K.,Romero, Paul D. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This federal report explores behavioral health changes during the COVID-19 pandemic, changes made to behavioral health services and related regulations, and issues the U.S. Congress should consider, including extending or making permanent some of the regulatory changes to behavioral health treatment. Following an introduction, the report provides an overview of mental health and substance use during the COVID-19 pandemic. It reports data collected from multiple surveys during the COVID-19 pandemic that suggest Americans experienced increased stress and symptoms of mental health conditions, 13% of U.S. adults started or increased substance use in the first few months of the pandemic to cope...more |
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| Document Title: | Child Welfare: Pandemic Posed Challenges, but also Created Opportunities for Agencies to Enhance Future Operations: Report to Congressional Committees. |
| Personal Author: | Larin, Kathryn A. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has raisedconcerns about the welfare of children and disruptions to child welfare services. This work was conducted as part of GAO’s COVID-19 monitoring and oversight responsibilities under the CARES Act. It examines (1) challenges child welfare agencies reported as a result of the pandemic; (2) actions these agencies reported taking to respond to challenges, including using the additional funds and other supportsprovided by HHS; and (3) practices agencies reported they may continue based on what they learned during the pandemic. GAO interviewed and gathered information from officials at HHS; five state and 10 local child...more |
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| Document Title: | Mental Health During COVID-19: Signs Your Child May Need More Support [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains the ongoing stress, fear, grief, and uncertainty created by the COVID-19 pandemic can impact children and adolescents, and notes more than 140,000 children in the United States have experienced the death of a parent or grandparent caregiver from COVID-19. It then identifies common symptoms that may indicate signs of stress and mental health challenges in infants, toddlers, young children, older children and adolescents. The role of pediatricians in screening for depression and providing guidance on ways to support children is discussed, and information is provided on suicide risk and the need for parental self-care. Links to additional resources...more |
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| 68 | |
| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of November 3, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of November 3, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: a total of 13.7 million children under the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 58% of 12-17 year olds; 11.5 million children under the age of 18 are fully vaccinated, representing 49% of 12-17 year olds; the number of children receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine this past week was approximately 32,000, the lowest number since vaccines were...more |
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| Document Title: | Interim Guidance on Supporting the Emotional and Behavioral Health Needs of Children, Adolescents, and Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains the COVID-19 pandemic has created profound challenges for communities, families, and individuals leading to a range of emotional and behavioral responses. It then reviews symptoms and signs associated with emotional and behavioral reactions to stress among children and adolescents, and shares: infants and toddlers may manifest distress through disruptions of physiologic functions like sleep, toileting, and feeding, may have difficulty with separation, and may regress in their skills or become more irritable or socially withdrawn; preschool children may demonstrate emerging behaviors akin to anxiety, perseverative behaviors, obsessive thoughts, compulsive practices, or agoraphobia; older children and adolescents may express...more |
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| Document Title: | Health of Women and Children Report 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | United Health Foundation. Arundel Metrics, Inc. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | To better understand the health of our nation’s women and children, America’s Health Rankings continues to collaborate with an advisory group of leading experts to develop the Health of Women and Children Report. The 2021 report provides a comprehensive look at the health of children and women of reproductive age across the nation and on a state-by-state basis in the time leading up to, and the early part of, the COVID-19 pandemic. America’s Health Rankings has not included overall state rankings in this year’s Health of Women and Children Report out of the shared understanding that the country is still facing...more |
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| Document Title: | Essential or Expendable? How Human Services Supported Communities Through COVID-19 and Recommendations to Support an Equitable Recovery. |
| Corporate Author: | Human Services Council of New York, Human Services Recovery Taskforce. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report outlines the role of nonprofit human service organizations during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City and the State, analyzes the state of the sector currently, and provides recommendations for strengthening New York’s post-pandemic recovery by ensuring a strong and sustainable human services delivery system. Key findings from the review indicate: despite fiscal and logistical challenges, 82% of organizations reported launching new services during the pandemic and 72% reported expanding existing services to respond to the needs of communities; 51% of organizations reported a decline in expected revenue for calendar year 2020, with an average decline of nearly $9.1...more |
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| Document Title: | Childhood in the Time of COVID: U.S. Complement to the Global Childhood Report 2021. |
| Personal Author: | Geoghegan, Tracy. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | As we approach the one-year mark of nationwide school closures and stay-at-home orders, Save the Children examined how the unprecedented events of 2020 impacted families with children across America. We present a child-focused analysis of U.S. households and a first-ever ranking of states showing where kids are faring best and worst during the pandemic. The COVID Child Protection Ranking examines three hardships that are making it more difficult for children to reach their full potential: hunger, lack of tools for remote learning and trouble making ends meet. Evaluating four months of data on these three factors in all 50 states, Save...more |
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| Document Title: | Coping With Disasters and Strengthening Systems Guide |
| Corporate Author: | Capacity Building Center for States |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Browse the Coping With Disasters and Strengthening Systems Guide to build foundational knowledge about disaster planning, response, and recovery; see examples of real-life strategies from jurisdictions around the country; and begin the process of planning to effectively respond to any disaster. The guide is divided into three sections. The first section, “Planning for Disaster,” helps disaster planning teams assess existing disaster plans, offers steps for developing new disaster plans, and prompts thinking about key partnerships, communication, youth and family preparedness, and technology. The second section, “Responding to Disaster,” walks teams through steps and considerations for their agency’s initial response to a...more |
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| Document Title: | Virtually the Same?: Virtual Home Visits in Response to COVID-19. |
| Personal Author: | Korfmacher, Jon.,Molloy, Patricia.,Frese, Mary. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | The COVID-19 pandemic compelled home visitors to transition rapidly from in-person to virtual contact with families. The field had to adapt to changing circumstances brought about by both social distancing and rapidly shifting needs of families. Many aspects of program services previously taken for granted were no longer viable. Home visitors could not go into the home to assess child or family functioning, bring materials or handouts, or engage in the more familiar elements of interpersonal communication that comes with in-person contact. As community resources became less accessible, home visitors’ role in linking families with needed services became more challenging, even...more |
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| 75 | |
| Document Title: | Confronting the COVID-19 Access to Justice Crisis. |
| Corporate Author: | Maryland. Attorney General’s COVID-19 Access to Justice Task Force. Maryland Access to Justice Commission. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Many Marylanders now face momentous challenges in almost every aspect of their lives, from health, food, employment, and housing to finances, life and health planning, and family issues. Each of these challenges often has a legal component that can only be resolved within the civil justice system. Yet even before the pandemic, most low- and moderate-income Marylanders were navigating this system on their own, without legal help or assistance, and often with dire results. They frequently faced severe and unjust consequences—like eviction or the denial of protection from abuse—not because they did anything wrong, but because they did not understand their...more |
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| 76 | |
| Document Title: | Direct and Indirect Effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic and Response in South Asia. |
| Personal Author: | Bhutta, Zulfiqar A.,Rutter, Paul David. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Over recent decades, South Asia has made remarkable progress in improving the health of mothers and children. But the year 2020 brought a great shock to South Asia, as it did to the whole world. The COVID-19 pandemic has had major and multiple impacts – both direct and indirect. One of the critical indirect impacts has been severe disruptions to the delivery and use of routine services, including essential health and nutrition services. The region saw significant drops in the use of both preventive and curative services. Direct and Indirect Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic and Response in South Asia uses a...more |
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| Document Title: | Science Brief: Transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in K-12 schools. Updated July 9, 2021 [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This brief provides updated information on the transmission of the COVID-19 virus in early childhood programs and in K-12 schools. It begins with background information on the importance of schools and early care and education (ECE) programs, the closure of programs in the spring of 2020 as a strategy to slow the spread of COVID-19, and the impact of the closures on parents and children. The following section shares research findings on the prevalence of COVID-19 among children and adolescents, risk factors, the transmission of COVID-19 in schools, the transmission of COVID-19 in schools among students, families, teachers, and school staff,...more |
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| 78 | |
| Document Title: | Coping With Disasters and Strengthening Systems: Leading Your Agency Through a Disaster |
| Corporate Author: | Capacity Building Center for States |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Browse the “Leading Your Agency Through a Disaster” tip sheet to see how common elements of child welfare leadership can be adapted for effective disaster management and an example of action during each phase of disaster management. The tip sheet also offers questions and considerations for each phase of disaster management to ensure your agency is centering youth and families in your process, empowering and deploying staff effectively, and aligning in partnership with other organizations. Asking these questions may reveal gaps or areas for renewed focus. The “Leading Your Agency Through a Disaster” tip sheet can help child welfare agency leaders...more |
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| 79 | |
| Document Title: | Annual Report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children. December 2021. |
| Personal Author: | M'jid, Najat Maalla. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | In the present report, submitted pursuant to General Assembly resolution 74/133, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence against Children, Najat Maalla M’jid, summarizes the damaging effects of two years of the coronavirus disease (COVID19) pandemic on child protection and on children’s well-being. The report sets out an evidence-based case centred on the investment in strengthened and integrated services forchildren and their caregivers, highlighting the key role of children as agents of change. Based on the lessons learned from the pandemic and other ongoing crises – including conflict, climate change and natural disasters – the report outlines how such integrated...more |
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| 80 | |
| Document Title: | Outbreak Response Protocols: Child Care Guidance for COVID-19 Outbreak Response in Child Care Settings. Version 2.0: September 9, 2021 [Rhode Island]. |
| Corporate Author: | Rhode Island Department of Health. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This playbook is intended to assist Rhode Island child care settings in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. It begins by reviewing the symptoms of COVID-19 and then provides guidance on what to do if staff or a child becomes symptomatic. Additional information is provided on: mask wearing and stable pods in child care settings; transmission of COVID-19 in child care centers; mitigation strategies for preventing the spread of COVID-19 in child care centers; the COVID-19 vaccine and immunity; the quarantine exemption for fully vaccinated persons; COVID-19 and seasonal allergies; testing for COVID-19 and the K-12 and child care test scheduling service;...more |
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| 81 | |
| Document Title: | Texas Disasters and Emergencies: Impacts on Children, Youth and Families. |
| Personal Author: | Proffitt, Ann-Charlotte.,Galasso, Fedora. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Since Hurricane Katrina in 2005, emergency response systems have taken great strides to improve child and youth safety during and after natural disasters, creating a complex and structured web of federal, state, and local resources and services prepared to meet the unique needs of children and youth.Texas Network of Youth Services (TNOYS) is a statewide research and advocacy organization working to strengthen services and support for Texas youth and families to help them overcome challenges and achieve healthy development. Through this report, TNOYS aims to better understand what gaps might still exist for young people in emergency response systems and how...more |
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| 82 | |
| Document Title: | Places for All Babies: Home-Based Child Care is an Essential Part of the Solution. |
| Personal Author: | Coburn, Katrina. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | For many young families in the United States, there are very few authentic child care options that meet child and family needs, are affordable and are local. Home-based child care is often the first choice of families with infants and toddlers. Family child care (FCC) and family friend and neighbor (FFN) providers frequently offer families cultural or language continuity, non-traditional work hours, or the convenience of being located within their immediate community. Zero To Three's new policy brief highlights the value of increasing and strengthening both of these child care options. We also include examples of state strategies and recommendations that...more |
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| Document Title: | Systems Consultation as One Response to Crisis and Trauma in a Business Setting (Chapter 8 in Systems Consultation When Trauma Strikes: Stories of Hope, Collaboration, and Change). |
| Personal Author: | Schultz, Michael J. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This chapter presents a case example to demonstrate the ways systems consultation can be used to respond to a crisis and trauma in a business setting. It provides the story and background leading to the systems consultation, the context and contract guiding the systems consultation, the assessment and intervention process, including the application of the Five-Step Approach, the outcomes of the systems consultation, and the lessons learned from the systems consultation. Reflective questions are included. |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 Prevention and Management in Licensed Group Homes [Minnesota]. |
| Corporate Author: | Minnesota. Department of Health. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and Department of Human Services (DHS) are working together to respond to COVID-19. Together, the agencies give guidance to DHS-licensed residential service providers that deliver 245D licensed services in licensed community residential settings. The guidance in this document is also for MDH-licensed intermediate care facilities for people with intellectual disabilities. Both types of settings are referred to in this document as “group homes.” This guidance for group homes is designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, while balancing workforcechallenges and upholding the rights of people served. This guidance is intended to advise group home providers...more |
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| Document Title: | The Effects of COVID-19 on Young People's Mental Health and Psychological Well-Being. |
| Personal Author: | Mastrotheodoros, Stefanos. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | The aim of this article is to delineate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on adolescents and young people’s mental health and psychological well-being. In the first part, the paper gives an overview of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact. Then, the normative developmental characteristics of adolescence and emerging adulthood are presented, characteristics that might render these developmental stages particularly sensitive in terms of psychological well-being. Past research on previous disasters is then briefly reviewed under a resilience framework, in order to explain what we have learnt regarding the effects of previous disasters on psychological well-being of adolescents and young adults....more |
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| Document Title: | We Must Do Better: A Feminist Assessment of the Humanitarian Aid System’s Support of Women- and Girl-Led Organizations during the COVID-19 Pandemic. |
| Personal Author: | Cole, Heather.,Murray, Sinéad.,Sharanya, Sekaram.,Greenbank. Amy. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares the findings of a survey that investigated the experiences of women and girls during the COVID-19 pandemic in the context of wider global gender inequalities, with an understanding of violence against women and girls (VAWG) as a central mechanism in the maintenance of this inequality. Information was collected from more than 200 organizations from across six regions. Findings from the survey clustered around three interconnected themes social expectations and norms, access to resources and assets, and giving and receiving care. Results indicate: quarantine has increased the workload inside and outside the home; freedom of movement and association are...more |
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| Document Title: | Strength to Change Lives: Children's Aid Foundation of Canada Strategic Plan 2020-2025. |
| Corporate Author: | Children's Aid Foundation of Canada. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report presents the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada’s strategic 5-year plan for ensuring that every young person involved with the child welfare system in every part of Canada has every opportunity to thrive. It begins by explaining the organization is Canada’s leading charity dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth involved with the child welfare system, and that the organization raises and grants funds and design and deliver a wide range of high-impact programs and services in partnership with over 100 child- and youth-serving organizations across Canada. Information is provided on the young people served, including children and...more |
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| Document Title: | Strength to Change Lives: Children's Aid Foundation of Canada Strategic Plan 2020-2025. Year 1 Report. |
| Corporate Author: | Children's Aid Foundation of Canada. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report reviews the progress made by the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada’s on its 2020-2025 strategic 5-year plan during the first year. It begins by reviewing how the organization responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the launching of the COVID-19 Response Program to help youth who have transitioned out of the child welfare system address financial, emergency, and other needs being experienced as a result of the global outbreak. The program provided direct grants of up to $1,000 each to former youth in care, and grants to partner organizations for the distribution to children, youth, and families in need in...more |
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| Document Title: | How to Help Families and Staff Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Outbreak. |
| Corporate Author: | Harvard University Center on the Developing Child. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains the COVID-19 pandemic is a source of unexpected stress and adversity for many people and discusses strategies for building up and strengthening resilience during the pandemic. Three ways to affect experiences and the balance of the resilience scale are reviewed and include: unloading the negative side by reducing sources of stress, loading up the positive side of the balance through responsive relationships, and moving the fulcrum between the positive and negative side of the balance by strengthening core skills. |
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| Document Title: | New York’s American Rescue Plan (ARP): Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) State Plan. June 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | New York State Education Department. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report presents the New York State Plan for the use of federal funds under the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Fund, authorized under the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021. It explains the ARP ESSER will provide nearly $9 billion to New York State to help safely return more students to in-person learning and maintain safe operations while meeting the academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of students resulting from the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. In addition, it notes these funds will help to address long-standing inequities in communities and schools that...more |
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| Document Title: | Ho-Chunk Nation 2020-2021 Annual Report [Wisconsin]. |
| Personal Author: | Smoke, Phyllis.,Thundercloud, Nehomah R.,Cloud, Heather.,Stanley, Rosella. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This annual report highlights the activities and accomplishments of the Ho-Chunk Nation in Wisconsin from July 2020 to June 2021. It reviews activities and accomplishments in the Division of Agriculture, a COVID Cares funded position, the Division of Forestry, the Division of Land Management, and the Division of Wildlife. Problems and potential corrective actions are reviewed, goals and strategies for the 2021-2022 Fiscal Year are listed, and grant funding sources and partnerships for 2020-2021 are identified. In addition, the Department of Administration annual report for July 1, 2020-June 30, 2021 is provided that includes a vision and mission statement, an overview...more |
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| Document Title: | School-Based Strategies for Addressing the Mental Health and Well-Being of Youth in the Wake of COVID-19. |
| Personal Author: | Alegría, Margarita.,Baum, Rebecca.,McCabe, Mary Ann.,Williams, Joanna Lee. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | COVID-19, along with heightened racial trauma, has caused unprecedented disruption in the lives of youth aged 10-18, leading them to experience increases in mental health concerns. Addressing these negative impacts requires that education leaders, school districts, state and local decision makers, parents, teachers, and youth work together to ensure that young people have the support and resources needed to address their mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This rapid expert consultation identifies school-based strategies for addressing the mental health and well-being challenges among youth that arose or were exacerbated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Included...more |
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| Document Title: | Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Health and Well-Being of Young Adults in British Columbia: A Report by the British Columbia Centre for Disease Control COVID-19 Young Adult Task Force. |
| Corporate Author: | British Columbia Centre for Disease Control. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report explains that while the 892,543 young adults (ages 18-30) in British Columbia, Canada, have largely been spared from experiencing serious direct effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, they have been adversely affected by indirect effects of pandemic response measures. The physical, sexual health, mental health, and substance abuse health risks in young adults before the COVID-19 pandemic are discussed, followed by a description of the incidence of COVID-19 in BC young adults and unintended consequences of public health measures. The report notes that British Columbians aged 18-30 years have been clinically diagnosed with COVID-19 at a greater rate than any...more |
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| Document Title: | Pre K-12 Health and Safety Guidance for the 2021-2022 School Year [Rhode Island]. |
| Corporate Author: | Rhode Island Department of Health. Rhode Island Department of Education. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This guidance is intended to assist Rhode Island schools in aligning with the Centers for Disease Control and Infection’s (CDC’s) guidance for operational strategies for schools during the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2021-2022 school year. Guidelines are discussed for ongoing communication and support; distance learning; spacing and grouping; cleaning, disinfection, and hand hygiene; face coverings; screening students and staff; school visitors; before and after school programming; field trips; busing and student transportation; personal protective equipment; responding to staff or students who are ill; and school-based testing for COVID-19. A chart illustrates proposed testing recommendations during low, moderate, substantial, and high transmission...more |
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| Document Title: | Children: The Hidden Pandemic 2021: A Joint Report of COVID-19 Associated Orphanhood and a Strategy for Action. |
| Personal Author: | Hillis, Susan.,Unwin, Juliette.,Cluver, Lucie.,Sherr, Lorraine.,Goldman, Philip S.,Rawlings, Laura B.,Bachman, Gretchen.,Villaveces, Andres.,Nelson, Charles.,Green, Philip.,Flaxman, Seth. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report presents statistical data from 192 countries on children experiencing COVID-19-associated orphanhood and death of grandparent caregivers, a description of the trends in these data, a real-time COVID-19 Calculator for Death of Parents and Caregivers, and strategies and principles for integrating care for children bereaved by the virus into every nation’s COVID-19 response planning. This report includes data from March 1, 2020 through April 30, 2021, and provides the most extensive estimates yet on the current and projected number of children experiencing orphanhood and death of caregivers. The report demonstrates that protecting children from the dire, potentially irreversible threats of...more |
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| Document Title: | Recommended Protective Actions in Residential and Non-Residential Settings Licensed by DHS. Enhanced Testing and Use of Protective Equipment [Minnesota]. August 4, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | Minnesota. Department of Health. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This document outlines recommendations for additional testing and protective actions that settings licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) can take in response to the Delta variant of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. DHS-licensed settings include children’s residential facilities and children’s residential facilities with a mental health certification and/or chemical dependency certification. It begins by reviewing the challenges presented by the Delta variant, and then calls for the encouragement of vaccination. Testing recommendations are then provided, as well as recommendations for source control and personal protection equipment, the use of respirators, and reporting of confirmed cases of COVID-19....more |
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| Document Title: | The COVID Generation: A Mental Health Pandemic in the Making: The Impact on the Mental Health of Children and Young People During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic. |
| Personal Author: | Clark, Helen. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report is compiled by 41 academics, charity sector experts and children's play specialists. The report claims that unless the mental health crisis for children and young people, exposed by the pandemic, is addressed urgently by the UK Government, it may become entrenched long after lockdowns end, and will have a lasting, life changing impact on those affected. The Report contains a number of recommendations for policy and prioritization. (Author abstract modified) |
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| Document Title: | The Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre Annual Report 2020 [Webpage] [Australia]. |
| Corporate Author: | Sexual Assault & Family Violence Centre. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This 2020 annual report describes the activities and accomplishments of the Australian Sexual Assault and Family Violence (SAFV) Centre. It begins by discussing the vision, purposes, and values of the organization, and then reports in 2019-20, the SAFV Centre served 4,206 total clients, 3,004 adults, children, and young people who received a therapeutic service including counseling and group programs, 959 women, children and young people who received family violence case management, 157 children and young people who received therapeutic treatment for problem sexual and sexually abusive behaviors, a total of 634 adults, children, and young people across the Wimmera district, 199...more |
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| Document Title: | Epilogue: Political Strife and the Global Pandemic (Epilogue in Systems Consultation When Trauma Strikes: Stories of Hope, Collaboration, and Change). |
| Personal Author: | Schultz, Michael J. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This epilogue discusses ways systems consultation can be used to support supervisors and administrators during the COVID-19 pandemic. The application of the principles and practices of hope, collaboration, and change are described, as well as the context and contract guiding the systems consultation, the assessment and intervention process, including the application of the Five-Step Approach, the outcomes of the systems consultation, and the lessons learned from the systems consultation. Reflective questions are included. |
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| Document Title: | NACo Toolkit: Tracking COVID-19 Relief for Human Services and Education Programs. |
| Corporate Author: | National Association of Counties. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This toolkit explains during the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Congress has passed several relief packages offering supplemental funding for human services and education programs, and the executive branch authorized various flexibilities for the States and counties responsible for administering these programs. Information is then provided on specific new resources and administrative changes within human services and education programs authorized by: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA; PL 116-127); Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act; PL 116-136); Continuing Appropriations Act of 2021 (PL 116-159); Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 (CRRSA, PL 116- 260); and The...more |
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| Document Title: | 2020-2021 Annual Report of the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate [Canada]. |
| Personal Author: | Graff, Del. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This annual report highlights the major activities undertaken by the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate Alberta (OCYA) during the reporting period of April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021, and outlines priorities for the year ahead. It reviews direct advocacy services provided, investigations and legal representation for children and youth, strategic support provided, and performance on key measures. Key accomplishments include: developed new virtual approaches for advocacy, engagement and education, intake, and investigations to continue meeting the needs of children and youth during the COVID-19 pandemic; issued a public Statement of Concern about young people impacted by high-conflict custody...more |
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| Document Title: | A Practitioner's Guide to the Ethical Conduct of Research on Child Marriage in Humanitarian Settings. |
| Personal Author: | Robinson W. Courtland.,Hunersen, Kara.,Leigh, J.,Elnakib, Shatha.,Metzler, Janna. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This guide is intended to offer practitioners a framework for decision-making considering whether and how to conduct research on child marriage in humanitarian settings. Our focus is on the ethical conduct of research among female and male adolescents and young people(10–24) who are at risk of or have experienced child marriage and are living in challenging, low-resource and often insecure environments. This guide is designed to help practitioners make decisions about whether or not human subject research on child marriage is needed in humanitarian settings, and, if it is needed, to help them examine the key concepts, elements and options that...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of September 1, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of September 1, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: a total of 12.1 million children under the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 58% of 16-17 year olds and 50% of 12-15 year olds; 9.3 million children under the age of 18 are fully vaccinated, representing 46% of 16-17 year olds and 37% 12-15 year olds; the number of children receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine this...more |
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| Document Title: | Gender Dimensions of Disaster Risk and Resilience: Existing Evidence. |
| Personal Author: | Erman, Alvina.,Robbé, Sophie Anne De Vries.,Thies, Stephan Fabian.,Kabir, Kayenat.,Maruo, Mirai. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Men and women, boys and girls have different experiences of disasters. Gender dynamics impact both the way they are affected by disasters and their capacity to withstand and recover from them. Gender inequalities can result in gender-differentiated disaster impact, and differentiated impacts can influence gender dynamics, which in turn affect future resilience to shocks. Disaster risk management policies are designed to maximize results, taking local conditions—including gender dynamics—as fixed. When women and men are affected differently by disasters, practitioners and policy makers have a responsibility to use the tools available for mitigating disaster impacts to close gender gaps in outcome. An...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 and Children's Behavioral Health in the District of Columbia: The Pandemic's Impact on Child Behavioral Health Outcomes and the Behavioral Health Care System. |
| Corporate Author: | Community Mental Health CORE (Collaboration, Outreach, Research, Equity). Child Health Advocacy Institute, Children’s National Hospital. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the behavioral health of children and families in the District of Columbia, and proposes initial recommendations to address concerns. The report begins by explaining the social and demographic disparities in the District of Columbia before the pandemic, as well as children’s behavioral health before the pandemic. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on child and family behavioral health outcomes in the District of Columbia is then discussed in three areas: family environment, health, and well-being; mental health and social-emotional development; and education. The following section reviews the impact of the COVID-19...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of September 22, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of September 22, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: a total of 13 million children under the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 55% of 12-17 year olds; 10.4 million children under the age of 18 are fully vaccinated, representing 45% of 12-17 year olds; the number of children receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine this past week was approximately 235,000; the number of children receiving their...more |
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| Document Title: | Addressing the Effects of COVID-19 on Children, Adolescents and Mothers in South Asia: Report Summary. |
| Corporate Author: | SickKids Centre for Global Child Health. World Health Organization. Regional Office for South-East Asia. UNFPA Asia and the Pacific Regional Office. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | With some eleven million COVID-19 cases recorded by the end of 2020, the countries of South Asia continue to feel the full force of the global pandemic. Of even greater concern have been the indirect effects of the disease on the health, nutrition and social well-being of the most vulnerable of the region’s 1.8 billion people, especiallychildren, women and adolescents. The report, "Direct and Indirect Effects of COVID-19 Pandemic and Response in South Asia", uses a series of exercises based on actual observed changes in services and intervention coverage to model impacts on mortality, hospitalizations, and ICU admissions due to COVID-19....more |
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| Document Title: | What Lessons Can the Child Welfare System Take from the COVID-19 Pandemic? |
| Personal Author: | Font, Sarah A.,Bartholet, Elizabeth.,Bruder-Mattson, Bob J.,Corrigan, Maura.,Daley, Mark.,Dwyer, JAmes G.,McKay, Greg.,Medefind, Jedd.,Putnam-Hornstein, Emily.,Ramierz, Thea.,Riley, Naomi Schaefer.,Bevan, Cassie Statuto.,Walter, John. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn greater attention to the plight of abused and neglected children. Maltreatment incidence is likely on the rise, given the combination of social isolation, increased economic precarity, and heightened caregiving burden for children who would typically be in school or day care. Yet, fewer such incidents are referred to state child welfare systems (CWS), and core CWS activities are delayed, canceled, or moved to a virtual format in some areas. Even as vaccines and treatments for COVID-19 allow for a return to normal, CWS remains at a crossroads. Growing calls from activists to abolish the system entirely...more |
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| Document Title: | Present Danger: Solving the Deepening Student Absenteeism Crisis. |
| Personal Author: | Jordan, Phyllis W. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report discusses the findings and implications of a detailed analysis of absenteeism during the COVID-19 pandemic in five school districts serving nearly 450,000 students in the South, Southwest, and West, including substantial proportions of low-income students of color. It examines the scope of the student absenteeism crisis, explores its cases and consequences, and provides policymakers and practitioners with recommendations. Findings from the analysis indicate: a sevenfold increase in the number of students missing 50% or more of the school year during the pandemic; in one school district with nearly 100,000 students, the percentage of students absent half the school year...more |
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| Document Title: | What the Pandemic Taught Us: Innovative Practice Report. |
| Personal Author: | Williams, Cheri.,Fukuda, Julia. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | The events of 2020—including a global pandemic, a nationwide conversation about systemic racism, and a contentious election—allowed us to immediately put our core values into practice. Bethany made significant programmatic and operational changes within three major categories, which are outlined below and will be explored in detail throughout this report. This report summarizes findings from a mixed-methods case study of innovations and challenges within four Bethany foster care locations: Atlanta, Georgia; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Detroit, Michigan; and Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of December 22, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of December 22, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 6.1 million children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 22% of children ages 5-11; a total of 15.4 million children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 62% of 12-17 year olds, and 13.1 million of these children are fully vaccinated, representing 52% of 12-17 year olds; about 9.7 million children ages...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 in Children and the Role of School Settings in Transmission. Second Update. July 8, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report updates the knowledge surrounding the role of children in the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and the role of schools in the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing in particular on the experience in European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) countries since the beginning of the pandemic. It draws upon and updates evidence presented in the previous reports from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), published in August 2020 and December 2020. The report begins with background information on SARS-CoV-2 and describes the methodological approach used for the study. Findings are discussed and indicate: increased transmissibility across all age groups has been...more |
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| Document Title: | The COVID-19 Pandemic and Children: Challenges, Responses and Policy Implications. |
| Corporate Author: | Council of Europe. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report explores the short- and long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and children’s rights identified by the Council of Europe, and promising practices to address these impacts. Key cross-cutting issues include: services for children have struggled to continue to operate during the pandemic and face longer term financial questions; the risks of violence against children have increased, while child and youth protection services have faced difficulties in continuing to operate; education has not been enjoyed equally by all during this period, while an increased move to e- learning presents new children’s rights challenges as not all children have...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of December 29, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of December 29, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 6.5 million children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 23% of children ages 5-11; a total of 15.6 million children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 62% of 12-17 year olds, and 13.1 million of these children are fully vaccinated, representing 53% of 12-17 year olds; about 9.5 million children ages...more |
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| Document Title: | Flunking COVID Out of Schools; a Systematic Review of Non-Pharmaceutical Interventions to Minimize Novel Coronavirus-2 in Educational Settings. |
| Personal Author: | Ishihar, Wakana.,Sum, Kelli.,Lee, Jenny.,Nathan-Roberts, Dan. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report presents the findings of a systematic review to all possible non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) that an educational institution can implement to prevent the transmission of the novel coronavirus-2 virus, and best practices for implementing the proposed recommendations. For the study, five databases were used to searched for journal articles on NPIs in educational related settings, and 43 articles were assessed. The NPIs were categorized the following categories: personal, including mask wear, hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, and physical distancing; environmental, including modified classroom layouts, hallway restrictions, disinfecting surfaces, physical barriers, improved indoor are ventilation, closing communal spaces, signage and posters, restricted...more |
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| Document Title: | Gender and COVID-19: What Have We Learnt, One Year Later? |
| Personal Author: | De Paz Nieves, Carmen.,Gaddis, Isis.,Muller, Miriam. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report examines how women and men have been affected differently during the COVID-19 pandemic in terms of endowments (health and education), economic conditions (livelihoods and income), and agency (decision and voice). Information is based on a review and stocktaking exercise of the evidence generated from April 2020 to April 2021 of the gender differentiated impacts of the pandemic and associated economic crisis, including data from the high-frequency household phone surveys the World Bank supported in over 100 countries to generate real-time information on the socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Future of Business Survey, data from the Global Financing...more |
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| Document Title: | IDHS Office of the Inspector General FY21 Annual Report [Illinois]. |
| Corporate Author: | Illinois Department of Human Services, Office of the Inspector General. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This annual report from the Illinois Department of Human Services Office of the Inspector General (IDHS OIG) discusses the activities and accomplishments of the OIG for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. It begins by describing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on OIG and reports OIG was able to reduce by 26% the amount of investigations that have been open for over 60 days; reduce the number of State facility staff that were on paid administrative leave as a result of OIG investigations by 29%; and reduce its overall caseload by 18%, while also making findings of abuse and neglect at an...more |
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| Document Title: | Lessons Learned from Covid and Wildfires: Handling ICWA Cases During Disasters (Presentation at 28th Annual California Statewide ICWA Conference, Thursday, June 24, 2021). |
| Corporate Author: | California Office of the Tribal Advisor. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This slide presentation from the 28th Annual California Statewide ICWA Conference shares the lessons learned from handling Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) child cases during the COVID-19 pandemic and California wildfires. It is intended to give tribal governments, representatives, advocates, and social workers a better understanding of the functions of the Office of the Tribal Advisor in navigating the COVID-19 public health emergency and other emergencies. The presentation begins with a description of the duties of the Office of the Tribal Advisor, including the role of the Office of the Tribal Advisor in coordinating functions with elected tribal officials and jurisdictional...more |
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| 119 | |
| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of October 6, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of October 6, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: a total of 13.3 million children under the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 56% of 12-17 year olds; 10.9 million children under the age of 18 are fully vaccinated, representing 46% of 12-17 year olds; the number of children receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine this past week was approximately 156,000; the number of children receiving their...more |
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| Document Title: | The Way Forward (Chapter 8 in COVID's Impact on Health and Healthcare Workers). |
| Personal Author: | Goldenberg, Don L. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This final chapter recommends some approaches to aid the COVID-19 pandemic recovery and to help prevent similar future disasters. Recommendations include: make public health a national priority, erase healthcare inequities, improve care of the elderly and long-term care facilities, shore up primary care, ensure the well-being of healthcare workers, and foster public confidence in science. |
| 121 | |
| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of November 24, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of November 24, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 3.6 million children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 13% of children ages 5-11; a total of 15.0 million children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 60% of 12-17 year olds; 12.6 million of these children are fully vaccinated, representing 50% of 12-17 year olds; the number of children ages 12-17...more |
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| Document Title: | A Toolkit for Child Welfare Agencies to Help Young People Heal and Thrive During and After Natural Disasters. |
| Personal Author: | Bartlett, Jessica Dym.,Vivrette, Rebecca L.,Liberman, Akiva.,Hebert, Allison.,Haas, Margaret. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This toolkit is for child welfare staff, supervisors, and administrators who work with and on behalf of children, youth, and families who experience natural disasters. The information and resources included in the toolkit provide evidence- and trauma-informed guidance for promoting positive outcomes for children and youth who experience natural disasters. An introduction explains the development of recommendations for the toolkit via a national survey of 2,951 and focus groups/interviews with youth who are currently or formerly involved in the child welfare and/or juvenile justice system and who had experienced a natural disaster. In addition, seven adults were interviewed who had received...more |
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| Document Title: | Facilitating Connection and Hope |
| Corporate Author: | Child Welfare Information Gateway National Foster Care Month: 2021 |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Shares the inspiration a young worker had that led her to facilitate a town hall for her community, which addressed how COVID-19 had shifted child welfare services. This Real-Life Story was developed as part of National Foster Care Month 2021. |
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| Document Title: | No Uncertainty About Permanency, Even in Uncertain Times |
| Corporate Author: | Child Welfare Information Gateway National Foster Care Month: 2021 |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Describes tools and strategies A Second Chance, Inc. implemented during the pandemic to ensure that adoptions continued to move forward despite the courthouse being closed. This Real-Life Story was developed as part of National Foster Care Month 2021. |
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| Document Title: | Nevada K-12 School Settings Summary Guidance. Updated August 4, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | Nevada Department of Education. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This brief provides guidance to Nevada schools for operating during the COVID-19 pandemic. Information is provided on face coverings, and required regular testing for unvaccinated students, staff, and volunteers participating in activities that involve travelling to schools outside of their county. Testing recommendations are made that all those who are unvaccinated be tested at least weekly. |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of October 20, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of October 20, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: a total of 13.5 million children under the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 58% of 12-17 year olds; 11.2 million children under the age of 18 are fully vaccinated, representing 48% of 12-17 year olds; the number of children receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine this past week was approximately 137,000, a slight increase over the record...more |
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| Document Title: | Youth Provisions in the Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act (Division X of P.L. 116-260). |
| Personal Author: | Fernandes-Alcantara, Adrienne L. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report focuses on the youth provisions in the Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act, enacted as Division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, FY2021 (P.L. 116-260). The act includes provisions that make temporary changes to child welfare and home visiting policies in response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. The youth policies are intended to assist foster youth during the pandemic, including those who are no longer in care. Compared to their peers generally, current and former foster experience poor outcomes in education, employment, housing stability, and other markers of adulthood. Such challenges appear to be...more |
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| 128 | |
| Document Title: | Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention Annual Progress Report 2021 [Utah]. |
| Corporate Author: | Utah Department of Human Services, Division of Child and Family Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This Fiscal Year 2020 annual report highlights the activities and accomplishments of the federally funded Utah Community Based Child Abuse Prevention (CBCAP) program. It begins by reviewing leadership activities, the organizational structure and management of the administration of programs and services provided using funding authorized through Titles IV-B, IV-E, and XX of the Social Security Act, the lead agency role, and actions taken to advocate for systemic change. These actions include involvement in statewide systemic change efforts relating to the Child and Family Services Plan and the Program Improvement Plan, early childhood systems building, public health initiatives, other interagency collaboration activities,...more |
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| Document Title: | Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health 2020 Annual Report. |
| Corporate Author: | Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This 2020 annual report reviews the activities and accomplishments of the Wisconsin Office of Children’s Mental Health (OCMH) and presents data on the social and emotional well-being of Wisconsin's children and families on 39 child well-being indicators. It begins by explaining the need to build child emotional well-being through strong foundations and a new strategic plan that focuses on the lifespan of a child, highlights key accomplishments, describes OCMH listening sessions that were held, reviews strategies for supporting stressed families and mental health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, and explains efforts to increase focus on diversity and equity. Following sections present...more |
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| Document Title: | Coping With Disasters and Strengthening Systems: Disaster Impact Planning Matrix |
| Corporate Author: | Capacity Building Center for States |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Many types of disasters can have similar impacts or negative consequences regardless of the actual event that has occurred. The “Coping With Disasters and Strengthening Systems: Disaster Impact Planning Matrix” can help agency disaster planning teams assess their capacity to respond to common disaster impacts (e.g., suspension of in-person meetings, high levels of stress and trauma among staff and families, interruption of in-person judicial services) and plan for them going forward. Teams can use the Disaster Impact Planning Tool at the end of this publication to brainstorm additional disaster impacts, activities, and questions to help support the development of a child...more |
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| Document Title: | Coping with Grief and Loss at School: Are Educators and School Staff Ready to Respond? |
| Corporate Author: | Kognito. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains educators play a critical role in supporting grieving students and colleagues, especially as more school communities have experienced loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. It then shares findings from a survey of 11,930 educators across seven States that was conducted between March 2020 and March 2021 on coping with grief and loss at school. Findings indicate: 41% have experienced the death of a student in the last year; while a large number of educators report feeling confident to respond to students and colleagues about a loss, many report not feeling adequately prepared for this response; 47% did not feel...more |
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| Document Title: | Kids Count Data Book 2021: State Trends in Child Well-Being. |
| Corporate Author: | Annie E. Casey Foundation. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | The 32nd edition of the Annie E. Casey Foundation's KIDS COUNT® Data Book describes how children across the United States were faring before — and during — the coronavirus pandemic. This year’s publication continues to deliver the Foundation’s annual state rankings and the latest available data on child well-being. It identifies multi-year trends — comparing statistics from 2010 to 2019. In addition, the report shares data on how families endured throughout the pandemic, recommendations for recovery, state rankings, racial inequities in child well-being, and 2021 state data profiles on kids' well-being. (Author abstract modified) |
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| 133 | |
| Document Title: | Protecting Youth Mental Health: The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory. |
| Personal Author: | Murthy, Vivek Hallegere. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This Advisory offers recommendations for supporting the mental health of children, adolescents, and young adults. While many of these recommendations apply to individuals, the reality is that people have widely varying degrees of control over their circumstances. As a result, not all recommendations will be feasible for everyone. That’s why systemic change is essential. The Advisory includes essential recommendations for the institutions that surround young people and shape their day-to-day lives—schools, community organizations, health care systems, technology companies, media, funders and foundations, employers, and government. They all have an important role to play in supporting the mental health of children and...more |
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| 134 | |
| Document Title: | Regaining Balance: Safe and Stable Housing for Survivors of Domestic Violence. |
| Personal Author: | Margulies, Jen. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report discusses the need for supportive non-emergency housing for domestic violence survivors in Texas and reports statistics that indicate 71.$% of survivors interviewed for the Texas State Plan on Domestic Violence needed help finding housing, 69% of Texas domestic violence agencies said getting into permanent housing is a big problem for survivors, and 32.7% of survivors interviewed for the State Plan needed help keeping their current housing, Domestic violence housing service options are then reviewed, and the benefits of transitional housing and other longer-term supportive housing for domestic violence survivors are explained. Findings from a concentrated research study on comprehensive...more |
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| 135 | |
| Document Title: | Coping With Disasters and Strengthening Systems: Resource Roadmap |
| Corporate Author: | Capacity Building Center for States |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | “Coping With Disasters and Strengthening Systems: Resource Roadmap” provides concise information on the organization of the Coping With Disasters and Strengthening Systems series resources and offers suggestions for using the resources alone or together to help agencies develop, refine, and implement effective disaster plans. The “Coping With Disasters and Strengthening Systems: Resource Roadmap” is a one-stop destination for learning about the Coping With Disasters and Strengthening Systems series in a user-friendly and brief format.Explore the Resource Roadmap to discover how the resources in the Coping With Disasters and Strengthening Systems series can help agencies plan for, respond to, and recover from...more |
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| 136 | |
| Document Title: | Roadmap to the Ideal Crisis System: Essential Elements, Measurable Standards and Best Practices for Behavioral Health Crisis Response. |
| Personal Author: | Minkoff, Kenneth.,Maus Feldman, Jacqueline.,Adams, Curtis.,Baker, Sarah E.,Balfour, Margie.,Chen, XinLin.,Dragatsi, Dianna.,Flaum, Michael.,Hackman, Ann.,Leifman, Steven.,LeMelle, Stephanie.,Munetz, Mark.,Jän Myrick, Keris.,Osher, Fred.,Panzer, Paula G.,Parks, Joseph.,Santopietro, John.,Yang, Yvonne. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report provides a detailed guide for communities to use to create a vision and direction for their behavioral health crisis systems, to evaluate their current behavioral health crisis capacities, and to operationalize a strategy for implementing structures, services and processes that move toward an ideal crisis system. It begins by explaining there is broad recognition that behavioral health crises have reached epidemic proportion, with drug overdoses and suicides having overtaken traffic accidents as the two leading causes of death among young Americans ages 25-44. It notes the COVID-19 pandemic has further underscored the dramatic need for behavioral health services, including...more |
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| Document Title: | A Just Recovery for Racial Equity in Wisconsin. |
| Corporate Author: | University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute. WI Community Resilience and Response Task Force. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This brief provides background information and context for centering racial equity in a just recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and outlines evidence-informed policies and practices that can be implemented at local and State levels in Wisconsin. Information is provided on racial and ethnic disparities in Wisconsin, and key findings are shared from research on the health disparities in Wisconsin in the areas of maternal and infant health, chronic diseases, mental health, oral health, and physical activity. It notes that as of January 31, 2021, there have been 542,415 COVID-19 cases with 24,298 hospitalizations and 5,896 deaths in Wisconsin, and that statewide...more |
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| 138 | |
| Document Title: | Progress and Peril: Child Care at a Crossroads. |
| Corporate Author: | National Association for the Education of Young Children. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | The COVID pandemic has reinforced the essential role of child care and early learning for children, working families, and the economy. Emergency federal and state relief funds have provided critical support for stabilizing child care programs and preventing more widespread permanent program closures, but they do not address the systemic challenges that have plagued the child care market – parents and providers alike – for decades. As such, they are just the beginning of what is needed to recover and rebuild. NAEYC’s newest survey, completed by more than 7,500 respondents between June 17 and July 5, 2021, working across all states...more |
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| 139 | |
| Document Title: | Arizona Human Trafficking Council Annual Report 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | Arizona Human Trafficking Council. Arizona Governor's Office of Youth, Faith and Family. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This 2021 annual report describes the activities and accomplishments of the Arizona Human Trafficking Council. It begins by noting during 2021 the Council heard from issue area experts on topics related to cyber security, victim services, law enforcement, current legislation, national responses to prevent and combat human trafficking, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose and structure of the Council is then described, including its subcommittees that address victim services, data and research, outreach and awareness, and policy. The report explains that in 2021, the Council continued its work to educate the public on human trafficking, support victim services...more |
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| 140 | |
| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of December 15, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of December 15, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 5.6 million children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 20% of children ages 5-11; a total of 15.3 million children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 61% of 12-17 year olds, and 12.9 million of these children are fully vaccinated, representing 52% of 12-17 year olds; about 9.8 million children ages...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 and its Impacts on the LGBTQ+ Community [Infographic]. |
| Corporate Author: | University of Maryland, Baltimore. School of Social Work. Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This infographic presents information on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and other diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and expressions (LGBTQ+) community. Information indicates: 40% of LGBTQ+ youth say they have considered suicide in the past year, 70% say their mental health was poor most or all of the time during the pandemic, 50% said they wanted help with the mental health but were unable to access any, nearly 50% said that COVID-19 impacted their ability to express their sexual orientation, and nearly 60% of transgender and nonbinary youth said that COVID-19 impacted their...more |
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| 142 | |
| Document Title: | SOS Children's Villages International Annual Report 2020. |
| Personal Author: | Johansen, Ingrid Maria.,Braasch, Steffen.,Pöltl, Michael. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This 2020 annual report discusses the activities and accomplishments of SOS Children’s Villages, a non-governmental organization focused on supporting children and young people without parental care or at risk of losing it. It begins by describing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children and young people due to school closures, lockdowns, physical distancing measures, the loss of parents, the closing and reduction of residential care services, mental health challenges, and the increase of violence at home, online, or in the community. Data is reported that indicates 140 million more children slipped into poverty due to the pandemic, 25% of youth...more |
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| 143 | |
| Document Title: | COVID-19 and the Massachusetts Juvenile Justice System: Recommendations for Supporting Youth and Preventing Future Delinquency. |
| Corporate Author: | Massachusetts Office of the Child Advocate. Massachusetts Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report focuses on how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected Massachusetts youth’s current involvement with the juvenile justice system. It explores pandemic-related conditions that have put youth at increased risk of juvenile justice involvement, how child-serving State entities responded to support youth involved in the juvenile justice system, pandemic-inspired changes in policies, practices, and services that should be kept moving forward, and additional actions Massachusetts should take to mitigate the impact of the pandemic on youth and prevent future delinquency. Key data findings during the first year of the pandemic (March 2020 to February 2021) are reported and indicate: there was...more |
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| Document Title: | Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic: What Police Learned from One of the Most Challenging Periods of Our Lives. |
| Corporate Author: | Police Executive Research Forum |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report summarizes findings from a review of nearly 120 Daily COVID-19 Reports produced between March 17, 2020 and March 16, 2021, along with additional research into how policy departments and sheriffs’ offices responded to the COVID-19 pandemic. The report is intended to provide law enforcement agencies with continuing guidance on how to manage their response to the pandemic, as well as to other public health emergencies in the future. The report begins by reviewing what police already knew when the COVID-19 pandemic struck and then describes how internal police operations changed during the pandemic. Initial responses to the pandemic are...more |
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| 145 | |
| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of November 10, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of November 10, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: a total of 14.7 million children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 59% of 12-17 year olds; 12.4 million of these children are fully vaccinated, representing 50% of 12-17 year olds; the number of children ages 12-17 receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine this past week was approximately 119,000, a substantial drop since August 11th when 660,000 children received...more |
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| 146 | |
| Document Title: | Children and Schools During COVID-19 and Beyond: Engagement and Connection Through Opportunity. |
| Personal Author: | Vaillancourt, Tracy.,Beauchamp, Miriam.,Et al. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This Policy Briefing Report from the Royal Society of Canada’s Children and Schools COVID-19 Working Group is intended to serve as a pandemic recovery resource for Canadian educators, administrators, support staff, school mental health professionals, and decision makers in the education sector, as well as parents/guardians and the general public. Toward this aim, this report comprises nine stand-alone chapters that provide a review and synthesis of the current state of knowledge up until August 8, 2021. Some of the chapters contain original research data, and all of the chapters contain expert opinion and detailed recommendations for a pandemic recovery in education....more |
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| Document Title: | Covid-19 Response Program Report. [Canada] |
| Corporate Author: | Children's Aid Foundation of Canada. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This brief summarizes actions taken by the Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, including the creation of the COVID-19 Response Program to help youth who have transitioned out of the child welfare system address financial, emergency, and other needs being experienced as a result of the global outbreak. In August 2020, the program expanded to also support children and families being served by agency partners. The brief explains the program was rolled-out in two phases: Phase 1, the COVID-19 Youth Support Fund, involved administering direct grants to former youth in care to help...more |
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| 148 | |
| Document Title: | The Loneliest Lockdown: The Impact of the Pandemic on the Families of Disabled Children, their Parents and Siblings: Survey 2. |
| Personal Author: | Lunt, Cath. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | The results of the second survey of our Parent Panel reveals that disabled children and their families are at risk of developing serious mental health issues as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The levels of anxiety, isolation and poor mental wellbeing reported are higher compared to the rest of the population. Over 90% of disabled children are socially isolated, with 49% of disabled children not seeing a friend in the last month either online or in person. This sadly isn’t limited to children, with three in five parents also socially isolated. This isolation has had a painful impact on the...more |
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| 149 | |
| Document Title: | Building on the Resiliency of California Families in the Time of COVID-19. Qualitative Analysis of the Parents Anonymous California Parent and Youth Helpline. |
| Personal Author: | Harris, Elizabeth. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares findings from a study that investigated the use of the Parents Anonymous model by the California Parent and Youth Helpline. The Parents Anonymous program started in May of 2020 and the analysis included 2,108 telephone records which pertained to calls or text exchanges that lasted for 10 minutes or longer. According to the notes that the counselors kept, the Helpline used a combination of the 16 Parents Anonymous Nurturing and Parenting Strategies inclusive of well-established psychological techniques for mitigating stress; encouragement and validation to improve self-efficacy and reduce depression; and parenting strategies to encourage use of positive discipline....more |
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| Document Title: | Commissioner’s Monthly Report. [New Jersey]. |
| Personal Author: | Beyer, Christine. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Like all other aspects of life in New Jersey, the child welfare system has been significantly impacted by the public health crisis. The extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 emergency have required DCF’s operations to be responsive and evolutionary, changing the way that we conduct our work while remaining dutiful to our critical mission of service to New Jersey’s children and their families. At the pandemic’s onset, it was necessary to undertake swift modification in many of DCF’s operations, including the closure of offices and regional & satellite schools, conversion of 6,700 staff members to remote work and implementing adapted practices and...more |
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| 151 | |
| Document Title: | Supporting Family Resiliency: A Toolkit to Strengthen Resident Resiliency During COVID-19 and Times of Crisis. |
| Corporate Author: | U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Choice Neighborhoods. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report presents a toolkit to help support staff and resident leaders in addressing the diverse needs of all Housing and Urban Development (HUD)-assisted housing residents and helping residents build highly resilient futures despite the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The toolkit was developed in partnership with staff from Choice Neighborhoods Planning and Implementation Grantees and resident leaders who reside in Choice Neighborhoods communities. The Choice Neighborhoods Office hosted a series of subject-specific presentations and exchange sessions with grantees and residents during the fall and winter of 2020–2021. The eight engagement sessions gathered information about best practices and challenges among...more |
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| 152 | |
| Document Title: | Alberta Ombudsman 2020-21 Annual Report. Fifty-fourth Annual Report, April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021. |
| Personal Author: | Ryan, Marianne. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This annual report describes the activities and accomplishments of the Alberta Ombudsman’s office for the period April 1, 2020 through March 31, 2021. The report begins by discussing the mission and organization of the Alberta Ombudsman’s office. It then reports that in 2020-2021, the office received 4,547 total cases, down 12% from the previous year, received 2,975 requests for assistance provided at intake, and commenced investigations in 1,572 cases. The Ombudsman’s office received 450 COVID-19 pandemic related cases across a wide range of issues including complaints about immunization roll-out, limited access to vaccination programs in rural areas, delayed medical appointments, access...more |
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| Document Title: | Spotlight on Youth Transitioning Out of Care (Special Issue of Children's Bureau Express). |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Children's Bureau. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This edition of CBX highlights youth transitioning out of care and the challenges they face as they begin their journey to independent living and adulthood. Read spotlight articles on how the COVID-19 pandemic has created even more obstacles for these youth, ways to ensure their financial well-being as they navigate living on their own, and the importance of acquiring education and skills to be self-sufficient and independent. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | Temporary changes allow youth to remain in/re-enter foster care during the pandemic [Minnesota]. |
| Corporate Author: | Minnesota Department of Human Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This bulletin is intended to direct Minnesota county agencies and American Indian Child Welfare Initiative tribes to facilitate youth in remaining in foster care and help youth re-enter foster care for youth who previously aged out of foster care, or no longer met eligibility requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. It explains the Supporting Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act provides additional supports and temporary flexibility for foster youth who left foster care due to age during the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing them to remain in foster care past age 21 and to re-enter foster care. It begins by explaining how Title...more |
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| 155 | |
| Document Title: | What Is Child Welfare? A Guide for Disaster Preparedness and Response Professionals |
| Corporate Author: | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Provides an overview of child welfare and describes how disaster preparedness and response and child welfare professionals can support one another’s efforts when responding to the safety and well-being of children and families during all phases of a disaster. |
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| 156 | |
| Document Title: | What Lessons Can the Child Welfare System Take from the COVID-19 Pandemic? |
| Personal Author: | Font, Sarah A.,Bartholet, Elizabeth.,Bruder-Mattson, Bob J.,Corrigan, Maura.,Daley, Mark.,Dwyer, James G.,McKay, Greg.,Medefind, Jedd.,Putnam-Hornstein, Emily.,Ramirez, Thea.,Riley, Naomi Schaefer.,Bevan, Cassie Statuto.,Walters, John. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | The COVID-19 pandemic has drawn greater attention to the plight of abused and neglected children. Maltreatment incidence is likely on the rise, given the combination of social isolation, increased economic precarity, and heightened caregiving burden for children who would typically be in school or day care. Yet, fewer such incidents are referred to state child welfare systems (CWS), and core CWS activities are delayed, canceled, or moved to a virtual format in some areas. (Author abstract) |
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| 157 | |
| Document Title: | Child Protection in the Time of COVID-19. |
| Corporate Author: | Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report presents child protection data from March to September 2020 (covering the ‘first wave’ of COVID-19 restrictions for Australia, and part of the ‘second wave’ of restrictions for Victoria) with comparisons to the same period in 2019. For simplicity, this period is referred to throughout the report as ‘during COVID-19’ although it is recognised that the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Data prior to March 2020 are referred to as ‘pre-COVID-19’. Selected information is also presented on a number of risk factors for child abuse and neglect, including income and housing stress, parental mental health and substance use, and domestic violence. This...more |
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| 158 | |
| Document Title: | Systems Consultation as One Response to Crisis in Schools (Chapter 6 in Systems Consultation When Trauma Strikes: Stories of Hope, Collaboration, and Change). |
| Personal Author: | Schultz, Michael J. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This chapter presents a case example to demonstrate the ways systems consultation can be used as a response to a crisis in a school. It provides the story and background leading to the systems consultation, the context and contract guiding the systems consultation, the assessment and intervention process, including the application of the Five-Step Approach, the outcomes of the systems consultation, and the lessons learned from the systems consultation. Reflective questions are included. |
| 159 | |
| Document Title: | Working With Children, Youth, and Families on Disaster Preparedness |
| Corporate Author: | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Discusses the importance of disaster planning in child welfare and how caseworkers and supervisors can prepare themselves and the families on their caseloads for emergencies. It also provides information on response and recovery strategies that child welfare professionals can use in the event of a disaster. |
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| 160 | |
| Document Title: | Childhood Grief: When to Seek Additional Help [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This brief explains more than 140,000 children in the United States have experienced the death of a parent or grandparent caregiver from COVID-19, discusses how children may experience, and describes signs that indicate a child might need help. Ways to help children of any age who are struggling with grief are discussed and include: find ways to recognize and remember what was valuable in the child’s relationship with the person who died; return to a regular routine; talk to the child’s pediatrician; and anticipate grief triggers. Links to additional resources are provided. |
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| 161 | |
| Document Title: | Advancing Connectivity for Families During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Evaluation of Iowa’s Phones for Families Program. |
| Personal Author: | Rouse, Heather.,Bruning, Jessica.,Bahe, Darien.,Wallace, Laura.,Dorius, Cass.,Roosa, Kristy.,Plagge, Anne. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report discusses the findings of an evaluation that assessed the utility and impact of the Phones for Families program implemented by the Iowa Department of Public Health. The program sought to address social isolation and continue provision of services virtually by providing loaner smartphones to families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Clients were asked about their usage of the phone, its impact on their receipt of family support services, and their feedback on virtual home visits. Family support providers were asked how the phones have helped their clients, their job satisfaction with virtual visits, and how provision of services was impacted...more |
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| 162 | |
| Document Title: | Operating Remote or Virtual Services [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Office of Head Start, Early Childhood Learning & Knowledge Center. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This webpage explains while Early Head Start and Head Start programs are working towards full in-person operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, there are communities where programs may need to remain physically closed or reduce onsite services due to local health and safety precautions. In these cases, it notes that programs should continue to use best practices to offer comprehensive services for children and to support families and children in the home. Links are then offered to resources for assisting organizations in determining when, how, and with whom to start virtual learning strategies, including resources that address: virtual learning at home in...more |
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| 163 | |
| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of September 15, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of September 15, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: a total of 12.7 million children under the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 54% of 12-17 year olds; 10.1 million children under the age of 18 are fully vaccinated, representing 43% of 12-17 year olds; the number of children receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine this week was about 273,000; the number of children receiving their first...more |
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| Document Title: | 2021 State of Child Welfare: Navigating the Uncertainty of the Pandemic to Strengthen the System [Pennsylvania]. |
| Corporate Author: | Pennsylvania Partnerships for Children. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This 12th annual report provides a 5-year analysis of how Pennsylvania is faring with practices around child safety, placement, and permanency and includes county-level data and statewide and geographic trends. Additionally, racial disparity and disproportionality across the child population in the child welfare system is analyzed. The report begins with policy recommendations that call for a continued investment in a robust prevention services system that aims to mitigate non-abuse factors, keep families and communities together, and reduce the amount of time formal child welfare intervention is necessary; increase opportunities for children to be placed with kin; increase supports for transition age...more |
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| Document Title: | State of Grandfamilies 2021: Reinforcing a Strong Foundation: Equitable Supports for Basic Needs of Grandfamilies. |
| Corporate Author: | Generations United. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report explains there are 2.6 million children in the United States who are living with extended family, inside or outside the child welfare system because their parents cannot care for them. The benefits of grandfamilies are described, as well as the needs of grandfamilies, and inequities faced by grandfamilies. An overview is provided of critical services and supports that contribute to success and positive outcomes for grandfamilies, along with examples of inequities associated with each. Services profiled include outreach, information and referral, and navigation, case management and service coordination, education and as training for kin caregivers and the children they...more |
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| Document Title: | Progress and Impact Report 2019-2021 [New Mexico]. |
| Corporate Author: | New Mexico. Children, Youth, and Families Department. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report describes the change and advancements the New Mexico Children, Youth, and Family Department (CYFD) has made between January 2019 and June 2021, examines the impact this work has had on children, youth, and families, and explains why these activities are important. It begins by reviewing the strategic planning process and key priorities, and describing the four pillars of the Strategic Plan Foundation: more appropriate placements, prevention, optimization, and staffing. Progress made in key areas is reviewed, including: increasing safety and eliminating the investigation backlog; expanding prevention programs and services; improving access to community-based mental health services; identifying the right...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of December 8, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of December 8, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: 4.9 million children ages 5-11 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 18% of children ages 5-11; a total of 15.2 million children ages 12-17 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 61% of 12-17 year olds, and 12.8 million of these children are fully vaccinated, representing 51% of 12-17 year olds; about 9.9 million children ages...more |
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| Document Title: | Kids Count: The State of the Child in Tennessee 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | Tennessee State Government. Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth. Kids Count. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report presents 2019-2021 data on the on the well-being of children and youth in Tennessee. It begins by presenting demographical information on young children in Tennessee and then provides statistical information and analysis on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on school-aged children and families, adverse childhood experiences, and youth and young adults. The following section focuses on economics and includes statistical information on poverty and housing. Education is addressed in Section 3, with statistical information on education outcomes, support services, and early childhood education. Section 4 reviews child health indicators, including food and nutrition, mental health, substance abuse, overall...more |
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| Document Title: | Social Isolation and Loneliness: State Policies and Interventions for the Post-COVID Era. |
| Personal Author: | Kirby, Jessica.,Slone, Sean. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report examines the array of policy and intervention options available to stakeholders in shaping a post-COVID-19 pandemic paradigm of social integration and inclusion. It begins by explaining the pandemic and its aftermath are exacting a heavy toll on the mental health of millions of Americans with feelings of isolation, anxiety, grief, and depression, and notes the post-pandemic period may offer opportunities for enabling initiatives focused on greater access to mental health care as well as greater inclusion, social integration, and engagement for all. Key findings are shared on the significant policy challenges in social isolation, and existing legislation and trends...more |
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| 170 | |
| Document Title: | Association of Children's Welfare Agencies (ACWA) Annual Report 2020-2021. |
| Corporate Author: | Association of Children's Welfare Agencies, Sydney (Australia). |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This 2020-2021 annual report describes the activities and accomplishments of the Association of Children’s Welfare Agencies (ACWA) and its learning and development arm the Centre for Community Welfare Training (CCWT). It begins by noting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and highlighting the resiliency of ACWA. Key initiatives are discussed and include: a focus on need to address market failure in insurance in relation to public liability cover that has left NGOs exposed to unacceptable levels of financial risk; advocacy for maintaining funding of critical family preservation services; joint work to broker arrangements aimed at enabling the residential care sector to...more |
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| Document Title: | ED COVID-19 Handbook. Volume 2: Roadmap to Reopening Safely and Meeting All Students’ Needs. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Department of Education. Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This federally funded report is part of a series designed to assist elementary and secondary schools in safely reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. Volume 2 is intended to offer initial strategies for providing equitable and adequate educational opportunities that address the impact of COVID-19 on students, educators, and staff, focusing on evidence-based strategies. The strategies include: meeting students’ social, emotional, mental and physical health, and academic needs; addressing the impact of COVID-19 on students’ opportunity to learn; and supporting educator and staff well-being and stability. Information is provided on underlying research, implementation recommendations, and considerations—with a focus on underserved students--,...more |
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| Document Title: | A Call to Action For Transition-Aged Foster Youth During the Pandemic: Fulfilling the Promise of the Supporting Foster Youth and Families Through the Pandemic Act and Building a Bridge to Thriving in the Recovery. |
| Personal Author: | Pokempner, Jennifer.,Cancel, Sixto. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report calls on Congress to extend the aid and deadlines provided in the older youth provisions of the Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act. It explains the older youth provisions of the Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act, Division X of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (Division X of the CAA), was enacted with bipartisan support to provide targeted aid to youth in foster care and young adults who recently left foster care. This law provided new funding and expanded services to create a lifeline of support to young people, however, its intended...more |
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| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of September 29, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of September 29, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: a total of 13.1 million children under the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 56% of 12-17 year olds; 10.7 million children under the age of 18 are fully vaccinated, representing 45% of 12-17 year olds; the number of children receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine this past week was approximately 159,000; the number of children receiving their...more |
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| Document Title: | Summary of DHS’ COVID-19 Response [Iowa]. |
| Corporate Author: | Iowa. Department of Human Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | The following is a chronology of the Department of Human Services’ (DHS’) response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. DHS is taking a number of steps to ensure the safety of our team members and of those we serve while ensuring continued access to critical services.Before any confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the State of Iowa, DHS began analyzing our operations across the agency and conferring with other states. Our leadership team quickly mobilized to assess our emergency response protocols and tailor those plans to this uniquepandemic. Things progressed very quickly, as did our response. (Author abstract) |
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| Document Title: | An Unequal Pandemic: Insights and Evidence from Communities and Civil Society Organisations. |
| Corporate Author: | Impel Consultancy. Civil Society Collaborative on Inclusive COVID-19 Data. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report begins by sharing the reflections of four community advocates on the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic to illustrate how certain populations have been marginalized in data published and used by government agencies and public bodies. It notes that to understand the unequal effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and chart the pathway to an inclusive recovery, a group of Civil Society Collaboratives (CSOs) formed the Civil Society Collaborative on Inclusive COVID-19 Data. Working alongside communities, the Collaborative advocates for a more holistic approach that values using community and CSO data to help meet the diverse needs of people and groups...more |
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| Document Title: | COVID-19 and Children’s Mental Health: Addressing the Impact [California]. |
| Corporate Author: | Little Hoover Commission. Milton Marks Commission on California State Government Organization and Economy. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental and emotional well-being of children and adolescents in California, and how State government can respond to the pandemic’s impact and better support children’s mental well-being into the future. Following an introduction, Section 1 describes how the pandemic created a perfect storm of stress, anxiety, and trauma, exacerbating a preexisting crisis in children’s mental health. It explains that many young people experienced social isolation and disconnection, some endured economic dislocation and the illness or loss of loved ones, and that there have been notable increases in anxiety, depression, and mental...more |
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| Document Title: | Continued State Flexibility to Assist Older Foster Youth Act. Updated November 2, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | Congressional Research Service. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This federal report explains on October 27, 2021, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Continued State Flexibility to Assist Older Foster Youth Act, a bill that would extend certain temporary flexibilities granted to States under the Supporting Foster Youth and Families Through the Pandemic Act. The bill has been referred to the Senate where a companion bill was introduced. The bill would reinstate, through Fiscal Year 2022, flexibilities provided and permit: youth who were formerly in foster care (generally at age 14 or older) to be eligible for John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful Transition to Adulthood (Chafee)...more |
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| 178 | |
| Document Title: | Office of Children and Families, City of Philadelphia Year in Review 2020 [Pennsylvania]. |
| Corporate Author: | Philadelphia (Pa.). Office of Children and Families. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report describes the activities and accomplishments of the Philadelphia’s Office of Children and Families (OCF) in 2020. It begins by outlining the functions, departments and programs, and priorities of OCF. It then explains how OCF immediately adapted and organized in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to support children, families, adults, and communities. Statistics are shared that indicate: 2,900 children and youth enrolled in summer 2020 Out of School Time; 6,110 youth participated in summer 2020 WorkReady; more than two million meals were provided for children through summer meals; 6,685 children from 2,935 families were served by DHS diversion programs; there...more |
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| 179 | |
| Document Title: | 8 Years of Progress: 2014-2021 New York. |
| Corporate Author: | New York (N.Y.). Administration for Children’s Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report describes the wide range of initiatives and reforms that have been implemented by the New York City Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) that have helped strengthen New York City’s child welfare, juvenile justice, and early education systems. It notes that currently there are fewer than 7,200 children in New York City’s foster care system, a dramatic reduction from 11,000 in 2015. Key activities and accomplishments from 2014 to 20121 are highlighted and address: strengthening and increasing of services and support for families, while safely reducing the number of children in foster care; expanding primary prevention efforts aimed at supporting...more |
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| 180 | |
| Document Title: | Disaster Plan 2020-2024. North Dakota Child and Family Services Plan 2020-2024. Updated June 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | North Dakota Department of Human Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report presents the North Dakota Child and Family Services Plan 2020-2024 Disaster Plan.The disaster plan is designed to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of North Dakota foster youth and comply with federal and State mandates. The Emergency Disaster Preparedness Continuity of Operations (COOP) Plan provides disaster preparedness instruction to foster families, foster/adopt families, and children under the custody of a North Dakota public agency. Information is provided on the disaster preparedness process, the initiation of the disaster plan, provider information and locating, communication strategies during a disaster, the training of State, local, and county offices and foster parents, communication...more |
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| 181 | |
| Document Title: | ESA Briefing Book State Fiscal Year 2020: A Reference for Programs, Caseloads and Expenditures [Washington]. Updated February 10, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Economic Services Administration. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This briefing book is a reference guide to Washington State programs, client demographics, caseloads, and expenditures in the Economic Services Administration (ESA). It highlights information for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020, which covers the period July 2019 through June 2020, and it provides historical data on the programs. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on programs and services, and strategies used to navigate unprecedented challenges, is discussed. The briefing book describes the following programs: Additional Requirements—Emergent Needs (AREN), a program that provides a cash payment to meet emergent housing or utility needs; Aged, Blind, or Disabled (ABD) Cash Assistance Program; basic...more |
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| 182 | |
| Document Title: | Supporting Families, Employers & New York’s Future: An Action Plan for a Strong and Equitable Child Care System. Final Report of the Child Care Availability Task Force. |
| Corporate Author: | New York Child Care Availability Task Force. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This final report of the New York Child Care Availability Task Force presents an action plan for developing a strong and equitable child care system in New York State. It begins by explaining that the COVID-19 pandemic and the national reckoning with systemic racism has made it even more challenging to access high-quality affordable child care. Key findings of the Task Force and its recommendations are shared in the areas of child care affordability, equitable access to child care, high-quality child care, and coordinated systems. The following section of the report reviews the status of child care in New York State...more |
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| 183 | |
| Document Title: | Protecting Children During the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond: A Report on Child Protection Needs During the Pandemic in Five African Countries. |
| Corporate Author: | Joining Forces for Africa. Joining Forces for All Children. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report presents findings from a study on the child protection needs of children in Ethiopia, Kenya, Mali, Senegal, and Uganda during the COVID-19 pandemic. For the study, each country team conducted a needs assessment to provide timely, comprehensive analysis of the effects of COVID-19 on child protection. Each needs assessment was informed by a review of existing information, and includes a strong gender and inclusion analysis. Primary data was gathered through focus group discussions held among children aged 10 to 17, parents and caregivers, through questionnaires for children and adults, and via key informant interviews with community child protection workers,...more |
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| 184 | |
| Document Title: | Spotlight on Strengthening the Protective Capacities of Families (Special Issue of Children's Bureau Express). |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Children's Bureau. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This edition of CBX highlights the importance of strengthening and supporting families to prevent child maltreatment. We feature spotlight articles on resources, programs, and services that aim to help families persevere and thrive during challenging times and beyond. (Author abstract) |
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| 185 | |
| Document Title: | Supporting Child and Student Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Mental Health Needs. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Department of Education. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This federal report highlights seven key challenges to providing school- or program-based mental health support across early childhood, K-12 schools, and higher education and presents seven corresponding recommendations. It begins by discussing the prevalence of mental health challenges in children and youth, the benefits of school-linked mental health services, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in exacerbating a mental health crisis. The challenges discussed include the rising mental health needs and disparities among children and student groups, the perceived stigma that creates a barrier to accessing mental health services, ineffective implementation of practices, fragmented delivery systems, policy and funding gaps,...more |
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| 186 | |
| Document Title: | Mission: Recovering Education in 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | Unesco. World Bank. International Development Association. UNICEF. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report explains that when schools reopen after the COVID-19 pandemic, students will need tailored and sustained support to help them readjust and catch-up after the pandemic. It then identifies three priorities for enabling all children to return to school safely and to learn in a supportive environment: all children and youth are back in school and receive the tailored services needed to meet their learning, health, psychosocial well-being, and other needs; all children receive support to catch up on lost learning; and all teachers are prepared and supported to address learning losses among their students and to incorporate digital technology...more |
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| Document Title: | State of Nevada Support of Education: COVID-19 Recovery and Response. February 26, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | Nevada Department of Education. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report provides reviews Nevada Department of Education guidance given to Nevada schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. It begins with a table that provides a detailed view of each education-focused Emergency Directive that has been issued during the pandemic and the statutory and regulatory waivers effectuated by those Directives. Emergency regulations that eliminated potential gaps in teacher hiring and licensure renewals due to the COVID-19 pandemic are then discussed, as well as partnerships that were launched to ensure educational continuity during the State’s response to and recovery from COVID-19. Links are provided to guidance and supports issued by the Nevada Department...more |
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| 188 | |
| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of September 8, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of September 8, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: a total of 12.4 million children under the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 59% of 16-17 year olds and 51% of 12-15 year olds; 9.7 million children under the age of 18 are fully vaccinated, representing 48% of 16-17 year olds and 39% 12-15 year olds; the number of children receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine this...more |
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| 189 | |
| Document Title: | County of Orange California Social Services Agency Annual Report Fiscal Year 2019-2020. |
| Corporate Author: | County of Orange Social Services Agency. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This annual report discusses the activities and accomplishments of the County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) in California for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019-2020. It begins with information on the mission, vision, and values of the agency. Following sections provide information on merit awards received in FY 2019-20, the organization of the agency, and assistance programs. In the area of children and family services (CFS), it is reported in FY 2019-20, CFS: received over 54,000 calls of suspected child abuse and responded to over 10,700 child abuse reports; successfully diverted 94% of these children from formal involvement with the dependency system...more |
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| 190 | |
| Document Title: | Children and COVID-19 Vaccinations Trends: AAP Analysis of Data Posted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as of October 13, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | American Academy of Pediatrics. Children's Hospital Association. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report shares statistics on the COVID-19 vaccination of all children under the age of 18 in the United States. It reports that as of October 13, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded: a total of 13.4 million children under the age of 18 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, representing 57% of 12-17 year olds; 11.1 million children under the age of 18 are fully vaccinated, representing 47% of 12-17 year olds; the number of children receiving their first COVID-19 vaccine this past week was approximately 131,000, the lowest number since vaccines were...more |
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| 191 | |
| Document Title: | Child Marriage in Humanitarian Crises: Girls and Parents Speak Out on Risk and Protective Factors, Decision-Making, and Solutions. |
| Personal Author: | Freccero, Julie.,Taylor, Audrey. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Child marriage is a well-recognized global phenomenon, which may disproportionately impact girls in humanitarian crisis and displacement, such as armed conflict or nature disaster. The consequences of such marriages are dire. We know that girls who are married young in humanitarian contexts face poorer educational outcomes, serious physical and sexual violence, poor mental and physical health outcomes, and complications or even death in childbirth. Most importantly, it is a violation of girls’ full rights as children. Research to better understand child marriage in settings of crisis has only recently begun to gain traction. Yet, in spite of the recent progress that...more |
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| 192 | |
| Document Title: | Emerging Evidence: Coronavirus and Children and Young People’s Mental Health. Issue 8 Research Overview. |
| Personal Author: | Jeffery, Mairi.,Lereya, Tanya.,Edbrooke-Childs, Julian.,Deighton, Jess.,Tait, Nick.,Cortina, Melissa A. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Part of a series on the key mental health challenges for children and young people during the COVID-19 pandemic, this concluding brief discusses findings from the research studies and makes recommendations for supporting children and young people’s mental health as the pandemic continues and beyond the pandemic. Following an introduction, the first part identifies the following mental health challenges for children and young people during the COVID-19 pandemic: psychological distress, anxiety, and depression, symptoms associated with posttraumatic stress disorder, and suicide. It explains girls and young women, children and young people of color, LGBTQ+ children and young people, children with pre-existing...more |
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| Document Title: | Tools for Supporting Emotional Wellbeing in Children and Youth [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (U.S.) |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This webpage explains children and youth are dealing with new challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic that are making them especially vulnerable to feeling stressed, anxious, or depressed. It notes Black and Hispanic Americans in particular have faced a disproportionate share of COVID-19 cases in the United States and Black and Hispanic students were less likely to have access to online learning. Links to tools are then provided to teach skills that can help children and youth cope with some of the challenges associated with the pandemic, including changes in their routines, breaks in the continuity of learning, breaks in the...more |
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| 194 | |
| Document Title: | The Twenty-Seventh Annual Report on the Conditions of Children in Orange County [California]. |
| Corporate Author: | Orange County Children's Partnership. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This annual report on the conditions of children in Orange County, California, reports findings on indicators of good health, economic well-being, educational achievement, and safe homes and communities. Each focus area includes the most recent data for indicators to assess improving or worsening trends over 10 years. The most recent data ranges from 2017 to 2020, and up to 10 years of data are reported. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is also addressed, as well as Orange County’s efforts to address the impact of COVID-19 on children’s health and well-being. In the area of child welfare, statistics indicate: in 2020,...more |
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| 195 | |
| Document Title: | Children and Youth Mental Health Under COVID-19. |
| Personal Author: | Idele, Priscilla. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This brief highlights research findings from 11 studies on mental health that were generated in the first half of 2021. The studies address the impact of the COVID-10 pandemic on child and youth mental health and discuss: the COVID-19 pandemic mental health impact and responses in low-income and middle-income countries; a resilience framework for addressing refugee children and families during the COVID-19 pandemic; perceived stress as a mediator for longitudinal effects of the COVID-19 lockdown on the well-being of parents and children; interventions to ameliorate the psychosocial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on children; alleviating psychological distress and promoting mental health...more |
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| 196 | |
| Document Title: | Supporting Child Well-Being Through Responding to COVID Changes at School [Wisconsin]. |
| Corporate Author: | Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This fact sheet explains for children already struggling with a mental health or family issue, the COVID-19 pandemic is especially challenging. It notes children with special education needs, low-income, and children in rural areas are disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and require additional support upon returning to in-person learning. Statistics are shared that indicate: insurance companies report a 100% increase in the percentage of self-harm, substance use, and mental health claims for teen in 2020 as compared to 2019; Wisconsin is one of the top five States for having the most insurance claims submitted for intentional self-harm injuries during the pandemic; and...more |
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| Document Title: | West Virginia's State Plan For the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund. Submitted to the U.S. Department of Education June 7, 2021. Resubmitted after Public Comment July 6, 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | West Virginia Department of Education. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This report presents the West Virginia plan for the use of funds under the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ARP ESSER) Fund, a fund that provides nearly $122 billion to States to support schools in safely reopening and sustaining safe operations while meeting the academic, social, emotional, and mental health needs of students resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Information is provided on: the current status and needs of the State and West Virginia’s top strategies for supporting students; top COVID-19 pandemic recovery issues facing West Virginia; the needs of underserved students; strategies that will be used to...more |
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| 198 | |
| Document Title: | ED COVID-19 Handbook. Volume 1: Strategies for Safely Reopening Elementary and Secondary Schools. Revised April 2021. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Department of Education. Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This updated federally funded handbook is designed to assist elementary and secondary schools in safely reopening schools during the COVID-19 pandemic. The updated handbook revises physical distancing recommendations to reflect at least 3 feet between students in classrooms and provides clearer guidance when a greater distance is recommended, and removes recommendations for physical barriers. Volume 1 begins by explaining the Biden-Harris Administration strongly believes that returning to in-person learning as soon as possible is essential for all students and families, that students in underserved communities face unique challenges, and that to reopen safely schools need sufficient resources and strong State and...more |
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| 199 | |
| Document Title: | Polaris Project Annual Report 2020. |
| Corporate Author: | Polaris Project. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This 2020 annual report begins by describing how the Polaris organization pivoted during the COVID-19 pandemic to a fully remote service, providing round-the-clock supports to victims and survivors, and launched new COVID-19 snapshots of insight from the Trafficking Hotline to show how vulnerability, exploitation, and profit were manifesting and morphing in an unprecedented moment in time. Information is provided on the mission of Polaris and its systems change strategy that is focused on three big fights addressing sex and labor trafficking and working with financial systems: reduce sex trafficking in 25 cities; end labor trafficking of migrant guest workers in the...more |
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| 200 | |
| Document Title: | West Virginia Department of Education Year in Review 2020-2021. |
| Corporate Author: | West Virginia Department of Education. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This annual report discusses the activities and accomplishments of the West Virginia Department of Education in School Year 2020-2021. It begins with a timeline that describes the response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the pivots made to ensure educational services. Information is then provided on West Virginia’s socioeconomic profile and changes from 2010 to 2021; specific efforts to expand support for student well-being and the provision of 46,880,498 meals by the National School Lunch Program between March 2020 and March 2021; efforts to expand support for technical and adult education; strategies that were used to support educators; and efforts to support...more |
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| 201 | |
| Document Title: | Embedding Equity Into Disaster Preparedness Efforts in Child Welfare |
| Corporate Author: | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | Presents child welfare strategies for reducing disparities for children, youth, and families of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds in the wake of disasters. |
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| 202 | |
| Document Title: | Education in a Pandemic: The Disparate Impacts of COVID-19 on America’s Students. |
| Corporate Author: | United States. Department of Education. Office for Civil Rights. |
| Publication Year: | 2021 |
| Abstract: | This federally funded report explores the many ways that the COVID-19 pandemic is deepening divides in educational opportunity across classrooms and campuses in the United States. Information is drawn from an array of publicly available sources documenting the impacts of COVID-19 on America’s students, including surveys and interviews of students, families, and educators. Findings are discussed that indicate: the pandemic has negatively affected academic growth, widening pre-existing disparities; COVID-19 appears to have deepened the impact of disparities in access and opportunity facing many students of color in public schools; for many English learners, the abrupt shift to learning from home amid...more |
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| 203 | |
| Document Title: | Disaster Plan 2020: Annual Progress and Services Report 2020 [Virginia]. |
| Corporate Author: | Virginia. Department of Social Services. Division of Family Services. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This document presents the continuations of operations (COOP) plan for the Virginia Division of Family Services (DFS) for 2020 in case of disasters. It begins by explaining Virginia’s child welfare services are carried out in a State-supervised and locally-administered system, and that local departments must develop individual emergency procedures as they are aware of emergency resources and supports within their area. The report notes if the State office is forced to close or relocate due to a disaster, service provision will continue to be offered through local departments of social services. It is explained the Virginia Department of Social Services continually...more |
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| Document Title: | Denver Citywide COVID-19 Recovery Action Plan. Version 13. |
| Corporate Author: | Denver (Colo.) |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This action plan is intended to define coordinated strategies for whole community recovery actions related to the COVID‐19 pandemic within the City and County of Denver. This action plan is designed to support existing Denver public health and emergency plans by applying their principles to the specific needs and challenges of COVID‐19. It is recommended city agencies and community partners should use the strategies in this plan to refine or create detailed procedures for ongoing management of anticipated impacts of COVID‐19. The plan notes that response actions related to COVID‐19 are coordinated by the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and the EOC...more |
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| Document Title: | Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Guidance for School Settings Before and After an Outbreak [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This fact sheet provides specific guidance for schools and child care providers for handling COVID-19 outbreaks. Guidelines include: encourage staff or community members to protect their personal health; post the signs and symptoms of COVID-19, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath; encourage people to stay home when sick; clean surfaces that are frequently touched – things such as shared desks, countertops, kitchen areas, electronics, and doorknobs; limit events and meetings that require close contact; stay up to date on developments in your community; create an emergency plan for possible outbreak; and assess if community members are at higher risk and...more |
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| Document Title: | Child Marriage in COVID-19 Contexts: Disruptions, Alternative Approaches and Building Programme Resilience. |
| Personal Author: | Philipose, Anandita.,Aika, Mona. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This brief provides an overview of child marriage in Eastern and Southern Africa, particularly in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as an analysis of disruptions to child marriage programs. It explains the COVID-19 pandemic has had severe impacts on adolescent girls in Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda, and Zambia, all countries who are implementing the Global Programme to End Child Marriage (GPECM). It notes adolescent girls are experiencing increases in violence, child marriage, and teenage pregnancies, driven partially by school closures and limited access to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. Some of the biggest disruptions to the work on...more |
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| Document Title: | Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Travel [Webpage]. |
| Corporate Author: | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This website provides links to information about travel in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Links are included to information for travelers returning from international travel, travel in the United States, travel health notices, cruise ship travel, and travelers prohibited from entering the United States. In addition, links are included to travel health notices for each country, guidance information for ships, and resources for air carriers and crews. |
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| Document Title: | Understanding the Impacts of Natural Disasters on Children. |
| Personal Author: | Lai, Betty S.,La Greca, Annette. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | Natural disasters present a significant and growing threat to the well-being of children. Every year, 175 million children globally are expected to be affected by natural disasters, including floods, cyclones, droughts, heatwaves, severe storms, and earthquakes. Children are particularly vulnerable during natural disasters and experience increased problems regarding their physical health, mental health, and learning after exposure. Prevention and mitigation policies can reduce children’s risk by helping communities better prepare for and respond to disasters. Increasing school safety, increasing the availability of evidence-based recovery programs, and targeting services to children at highest risk for problems are needed to mitigate the impact...more |
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| Document Title: | Social Distancing Shouldn't Mean Social Isolation. |
| Corporate Author: | New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF). |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This fact sheet explains that social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic should not adversely impact child abuse reporting in New Jersey. The public is urged to report child abuse or neglect, or domestic violence, and a list of relevant telephone numbers is provided. |
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| Document Title: | Preparedness and Planning for Child Care Programs: Program Operation in the Time of COVID-19. |
| Corporate Author: | Kids Win Missouri. |
| Publication Year: | 2020 |
| Abstract: | This guide is designed to help child care programs assess their ability to reopen during the first phase of local and State governments lifting COVID-19 pandemic stay-at-home orders. It begins by reviewing key considerations in making the decision to reopen. Following sections discuss considerations and guidance for the creation of a written re-entry plan. Information is provided on some of the changes that need to be included in re-entry plans; typical classroom procedures that must be put on hold; general preparedness and planning to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including personal protective equipment, sick policies, and monitoring and planning for absenteeism...more |
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| Document Title: | Changes in State TANF Policies in Response to th |