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At Risk for Sex Trafficking: Youth Who Run Away From Foster Care

Explore how data reported in AFCARS about youth who run away from state custody can be used to inform interventions.

Publication Year 2015
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Summary: National Convening on Trafficking and Child Welfare

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

Publication Year 2015
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White House Convening on Developmentally Appropriate Services for Children, Youth, and Young Adults in Foster Care

Addressed developmentally appropriate services for youth in foster care and identified best practices for Federal support of States and territories in implementing provisions of the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113-183).

Publication Year 2015
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​​Meeting Healthcare Needs of Children and Youth in Foster Care Recorded Webinar​

​​Increase awareness and understanding of the healthcare needs of children and youth in foster care, the medical services available to them, and the healthcare services available for children who return home and youth who age out of care.​ 

Publication Year 2015
Webinar

Assessing and Measuring Well-Being Recorded Webinar

Learn about various instruments used to measure well-being for program, case planning, and evaluation purposes.

Publication Year 2015