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Learn about the Children’s Bureau’s commitment to racial and other equity in its work and the actions the Children’s Bureau is taking to advance racial equity in child welfare. 

Publication Year 2021
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Learn about how Jamall reunified with family members and enjoyed family cookouts and holidays with the help of Jennifer and the Family Finder program through Kinnect Ohio.

Publication Year 2022
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Learn about Jamall’s reunification with his mother, grandmother, and other family members through Kinnect Ohio’s Finding Family program.

Publication Year 2022
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Learn about Jennifer’s commitment to facilitating belonging and lifelong support for children in foster care through the Kinnect Ohio Family Finding program.

Publication Year 2022
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This video highlights engagement as the caseworker visits a father in the county jail after his children were removed from his home.

Publication Year 2017
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This video highlights engagement as the caseworker visits a mother after her children were removed from her home.

Publication Year 2017
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This video highlights engagement as a caseworker visits with a resource parent shortly after child placement.

Publication Year 2017
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This video highlights engagement as a caseworker and supervisor work together on the family’s case.

Publication Year 2017
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This video highlights engagement as a caseworker visits a 16-year-old youth months after a placement.

Publication Year 2017