Child Welfare Research

This month, CBX points to research on the combined effects of experiencing violent trauma as well as nonviolent interpersonal trauma, in addition to a review of State policies on using psychotropic medication with children in foster care.

• The President's 2015 Budget and Child Welfare
• Combined Effects of Interpersonal Violence and Attachment-Based Trauma

• State Policies Regarding Psychotropic Medications

Strategies and Tools for Practice

This section of CBX offers publications, articles, reports, toolkits, and other instruments that provide either evidence-based strategies or other concrete help to child welfare and related professionals.

• Methamphetamine and Trauma Resource Webpages
• Identifying Human Trafficking Victims

• Attachment and Child Welfare Practice

Resources

This CBX section provides a quick list of interesting resources, such as websites, videos, journals, funding or scholarship opportunities, or other materials that can be used in the field or with families.

• 2014 KIDS COUNT Data Book
• Child Trends' Hispanic Institute

• Guide to Prevent Migrant Family Separation
• Infographic: Behavioral Health Care Use in Medicaid

Training and Conferences

• Circle of Keepers Trainer's Manual, Resource Guide

• Conferences