"Anyone who has spent any time in human services knows that multiple agencies all own a piece of the puzzle when it comes to helping and healing people and families. Health, mental health, schools, substance abuse services, law enforcement, corrections, and departments of children and families all need to be working more seamlessly to solve problems that no one agency can possibly fix on its own....
"Each too often operates in a vacuum, essentially unaware of the consequences of the actions of the others....
"So it is interesting and heartening that the National Governors Association's Center for Best Practices is collaborating with Casey Family Programs, the National Conference of State Legislatures, the National Council of State Courts, and the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges in supporting what's being called the "Three Branch Institute on Child Social and Emotional Well-Being." The initiative is aimed at engaging all three branches of government -- as well as the broader services and advocacy community -- to improve the well-being of kids in foster care. Numerous states are participating, from Connecticut to Tennessee...."
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