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Psychological Abuse of Children

January 9, 2017

According to the American Psychological Association, children who are emotionally abused and neglected face similar and sometimes worse mental health problems as children who are physically or sexually abused, yet…

Helpful Infographic on ACE

January 9, 2017

One of the ways in which Court Appointed Advocates make a difference is to stay informed and know when to advocate. Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) is common among children who have…

Opioid Epidemic Causes Crisis for Child Advocates and Foster Care

December 30, 2016

Across the United States, the opioid epidemic isn’t just affecting addicts. It’s hurting their children. Abused and neglected children are going into an increasingly beleaguered Court and foster care system.…

Foster Children Prescribed Drugs at Significantly Higher Rates

December 16, 2016

Foster children can act out, develop physiological conditions or retreat from the world and those trying to love them. No child in foster care deals with his or her situation in…

Report Available on the Health of Children in Foster Care

December 16, 2016

The Task Force on the Health of Children in Foster Care was authorized by the Delaware General Assembly in June 2014. Children in foster care represent some of the most…

Health Protocol for Children Entering Foster Care

December 16, 2016

The Children’s Hospital in Wisconsin has partnered with a social service agency that supplies case workers and classes for families to meet the needs of children entering foster care. All…

Rising Number of Abused and Neglected Children in Indiana

November 30, 2016

In 2015, 17,491 CHINS (Children in Need of Services) cases were filed in Indiana courts of record, up from 14,227 in 2014, a 22.9 percent increase, according to the 2015…

A CASA Volunteer’s Role

October 20, 2016

Want to Be a Superhero?

October 20, 2016

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Are You Getting in the Way of Older-Youth Engagement?

October 1, 2016

According to Indiana Connect by 25, Child Advocates may be limiting the growth of the children they service by they assumptions, stance and expectations of older youth. Key take-aways include:…

Psychological Abuse of Children

Helpful Infographic on ACE

Opioid Epidemic Causes Crisis for Child Advocates and Foster Care

Foster Children Prescribed Drugs at Significantly Higher Rates

Report Available on the Health of Children in Foster Care

Health Protocol for Children Entering Foster Care

Rising Number of Abused and Neglected Children in Indiana

A CASA Volunteer’s Role

Want to Be a Superhero?

Are You Getting in the Way of Older-Youth Engagement?

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