Policy Resource
Achieving Prompt Permanency for All Maltreated Infants and Toddlers
Why is frequent oversight and speedy permanency so important for maltreated infants and toddlers?
Child welfare agency representatives from 46 states participated in the Survey of State Child Welfare Agency Initiatives for Maltreated Infants and Toddlers, completed in March 2013. The survey showed that states have a long way to go in ensuring that their policies and practices meet the unique needs of infants and toddlers and account for the urgency in their developmental timeline.
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Ensuring Assessments and Services for All Maltreated Infants and Toddlers
Why is it important to regularly assess and address the physical health, mental health, and developmental needs of maltreated infants and toddlers?
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Video
State Child Welfare Policies and Practices That Support Infants and Toddlers
This webinar featured findings from the Child Welfare Survey Report. The recording and webinar materials are included.
