January 2013
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What Advocates Should Know about IDEA Part CChild welfare advocates need to know what help is available for very young children in their care, how to get that help, and how to overcome the barriers that children in care face.
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New Birth Assessment Helps Teen Parents in Illinois Foster Care
New teen parents in foster care in many Illinois counties are receiving "new birth assessments" as part of a statewide response to assist young parents in the child welfare system.
Polyvictimization: Tips for Advocates Working with Children
Polyvictimization--when children are exposed to several types of victimization. Learn the risks and how to intervene.
Law Program Helps Young Offenders Avoid Cycle of Violence and Jail
A law school mediation program is successfully mediating conflicts between juveniles at two San Diego detention centers, helping teens overcome problems.
The Role of Judges in Implementing Fostering Connections: Sibling Placement
Know what questions to ask from the bench to maintain sibling relationships under the Fostering Connections Act.
Case Law Update
