Building Community, Building Hope
Building Community, Building Hope, a short film by The Children’s Bureau and Office of Child Abuse and Neglect, highlights three innovative programs in Iowa, Oregon, and California that work to prevent the mistreatment of children. This moving film, shows how we can help ensure the safety and well-being of children by involving parents and communities. […]
Rise In Child Abuse Shows Need for Front-End Prevention Programs
On Monday, the US Department of Health and Human Services reported a near 3% increase in child abuse and neglect compared to the last annual reporting period. This is extremely unsettling and a call to action. According to the article in www.cnsnews.com, “…Rafael Lopez, commissioner of the Administration on Children, Youth and Families, sought input […]
NFYI Year End Report
Can you believe that 2016 is already here? For NFYI, 2015 was a monumental year full of tremendous growth and success. With your help, we took significant steps towards improving the lives of foster families, building grassroots power, and strengthening relationships with policymakers. To continue to support NFYI’s work to transform foster care, donate here. […]