The current global pandemic and associated economic crisis is shining a spotlight on the stresses and resiliency of families and some of the fundamental flaws in the U.S. child welfare system. Many of these have been obvious to child welfare leaders and professionals for decades but change doesn’t come easy to this reactive, antiquated system.
Now, as we struggle through circumstances and challenges of unprecedented proportions, our systems and leaders must be nimble and creative in ensuring that children and families have the resources, services and supports they need.
We have an opportunity as we wade through uncharted territory together to create a new child and family well-being system for the 21st century that is preventative, proactive and works to keep families strong before harm occurs.
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