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See how coordination can improve identification, reporting, and services for youth who are victims or at risk of becoming victims of sex trafficking.

Webinar

Hear about the youth-led projects of the Division X Technical Assistance project in fiscal year 2022.

Webinar

Hear how Division X Technical Assistance Targeted Assistance Projects (TAPs) helped child welfare agencies enhance policies and practices for youth and young adults.

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Explore information and get guidance about sex trafficking and identification of sex trafficking victims.

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Use the resources in this list to support young people’s transitional needs and help them develop the skills needed for independent living after exiting foster care.

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Learn strategies to address the mental health needs of children, young people, and families.

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Set the groundwork for meaningful engagement of people with lived experience in the CFSR.

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Read this resource to learn about direct financial assistance and emergency financial assistance available to young people.

Webinar

Learn about resources to support child welfare agencies as they implement requirements of the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113–183) that prevent sex trafficking and improve child welfare responses to trafficking victims. 

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Explore strategies for redesigning the child welfare service array to meet the needs of youth and young adults currently and formerly in foster care.

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Explore sex trafficking prevention best practices for implementing provisions of the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113-183).

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Explore tips to help promote youth mental health and wellness services, jurisdictional highlights, and links to relevant resources and tools.