Resource
Leading with Calm: Emotional Regulation for a Trauma-Responsive Court
Download this resource for court leaders implementing the Safe Babies approach.
Collaborative Action: Redefining Child Welfare Through Connection
Families with young children are among the highest represented in child welfare systems.
Why it matters: Building transdisciplinary relationships is essential for a holistic view of children and families, ensuring collaboration remains strong and effective.
Leaning into discomfort: Understand biases that affect perceptions of parental behavior through reflective practice.
Improving collaboration: Emphasize the importance of stance and the role of rupture and repair in strengthening partnerships.
Featured speakers:
- Jessica Lertora, MSW, LCSW-C, IMH-E®, Community Coordinator, ZERO TO THREE
- Danielle Rivera, CSA II, LCSW, Children’s Service Administrator, Department for Children and Family Services, Los Angeles County
Additional Resource: Los Angeles County DCFS Policy Institute: Children Aged Birth to Five
Power List
State Action for Babies, Families and Stronger Systems: 2026 Child Welfare Legislative Highlights
Open Letter
Why Home Visiting Is More Essential Than Ever
In this open letter, Dr. Meghan López focuses on how relationship-based home visiting supports families by building trust, addressing complex needs, and strengthening systems around them.
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