Child Welfare

Oct 7, 2024

A Call to Action to Change Child Welfare

The 2024 International Virtual Conference: A Call to Action to Change Child Welfare is being held October 7-10. This year’s focus is “Connecting Change Makers Around the World Working for Justice and Fairness for Children, Youth and Families.” This year, our Center's research scholar, Dr. Anna Abate, is leading two presentations: (1) Every Day is Father's Day and (2) North Carolina's Approach to Substance Use in Child Welfare: Utilizing Family Engagement.

Jul 15, 2024

Permanency Planning Training in Child Welfare

The Center recently partnered with the North Carolina Division of Social Services staff development team members to provide Permanency Planning training events across the state of North Carolina. Child Welfare Permanency Planning (formerly called Foster Care) services children and youth who have been legally placed in out-of-home care.

Jun 3, 2024

June is Reunification Month

National Reunification Month is an effort to “recognize the people and ongoing efforts around the country that help families stay together. It is also a time to recommit to strengthening, improving, and increasing those efforts all year long."

May 13, 2024

Strengthened Protections for LGBTQI+ Youth in the Foster Care System

On April 29, 2024, the final rule from the United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) directs that state and tribal agencies across the country must fully implement existing protections for LGBTQI+ youth in foster care. These protections for LGBTQI+ were proposed by the Children’s Bureau of the Administration for Children and Families, a division of Health and Human Services, in September 2023.

May 6, 2024

Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week

CFACE is working towards spreading awareness, action, and resources for Children’s Mental Health Week going on May 5-11. The theme for Children’s Mental Health Acceptance Week this year is “Lighting the Path to Social Justice for Children and Youth.” Acceptance is the first step towards social justice for our communities, as acceptance requires us to take action and responsibility in changing attitudes, behaviors, and systems.

May 3, 2024

May is National Foster Care Month

May is National Foster Care Month (NFCM), which is a time to spread national awareness of issues related to foster care. This year’s theme is “Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities.” This emphasizes the importance of creating a child welfare system that takes a holistic and culturally responsive approach. National Foster Care Month is also an opportunity to recognize that people from all parts of the child welfare system play a crucial role in supporting children, youth and families.

Apr 19, 2024

Our Center’s Training Update

Important Center Announcement The Center has removed all “Building Cultural Safety.” “Domestic Violence Policy and Best Practices in Child Welfare,” and “Navigating Child and Family Teams: The Role of the Facilitator” training dates April through June 2024. During this time, the Center is working closely with North Carolina Division of Social Services (NC DSS) to…

Aug 29, 2023

CFACE Updated Website Launch Focus on Professional Training

The Center is excited to announce that our website’s Professional Training page has officially been updated! As our Center journeys into the second half of this year, we are excited to be offering new trainings and an extensive schedule with over 10 events. These trainings help us to fulfill our mission as an engaged university…

Nov 16, 2022

A Moment of Gratitude

“One of our full time trainers, Marissa Turner, created a reflection piece expressing the gratitude we have for those who take courses with us. Her piece can be read below:” For the family centered practice training team, customer service is a critical part of our engagement with the community. It is not only an important…

Aug 11, 2022

Our Official Calendar for In-Person and Live Online Classes!

The Center for Family and Community Engagement and the North Carolina Division of Social Services presents the official in-person and online trainings for the remainder of the year. We are excited to go back to in-person trainings and provide our trainees with a safe learning and networking environment. Our trainings and materials are guided by…