IM-20-06

Description

This Information Memoranda (IM) provides information on best practices, resources, and recommendations for using foster care as a support for families in a way that mitigates the trauma of removal for the child and parents, expedites safe and successful reunification, and improves parent and child well-being outcomes. This Information Memorandum (IM) emphasizes the importance of state and tribal child welfare communities building and supporting relationships between resource families and parents to facilitate improved engagement of parents, promote timely reunification, build protective capacities in parents, and strengthen overall child and family well-being, while ensuring child safety. Metadata-only record linking to the original dataset. Open original dataset below.

Resources

Name Format Description Link
21 Access the complete IM-20-06 on the official website. https://acf.gov/cb/policy-guidance/im-20-06

Tags

  • policy
  • foster
  • trauma
  • guidance
  • care

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