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To make Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF CBT) easier for families to access, therapists in Illinois are offering it in schools, libraries, and online. These options mean more families can fit therapy into their lives. Chapin Hall's recent study shows that flexible approaches like these are key to supporting families in addressing #Trauma. Check out our recommendations for making this therapy available to more families in Illinois: https://lnkd.in/g9yv7fcv

These past ten years, Chief Information Security Officer and Director of Research Technology Alex Cohn has driven major technology and data security improvements at Chapin Hall. His commitment to our vision and mission is reflected in his many accomplishments, including modernizing our infrastructure, expanding our collaboration platforms, and transitioning us from an in-person working environment to a fully remote one. Recently, he and his team rallied colleagues from across the organization and expertly moved us to a secure external data center. Alex's leadership has extended to serving on numerous communities, where he has supported staff in promotions, artificial intelligence, and coding best practices initiatives to name a few. He has developed an incredible team and built an infrastructure that we could not have imagined a decade ago. Happy anniversary, Alex, and thank you! Want to learn more about Alex? Explore his bio: https://lnkd.in/g5rePJ_R

On November 13th, Chapin Hall hosted a convening to strategize with The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust about their #FosterCare transformation initiative in Hong Kong. To the folks from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, thank you for coming all the way to Chicago to collaborate with us on solutions for improving the #HongKong foster care system! We trust this gathering generated ideas for recruiting foster parents, developing a robust data infrastructure to track out-of-home care placements, supporting aftercare, and cultivating interagency collaboration. A heartfelt thank you to the following partners who contributed to this international dialogue and provided on-site tours of agencies, which brought programs and services to life for the Trust: Illinois Department of Children and Family Services director and leadership Conscience Community Network Hephzibah Children's Association Lawrence Hall Lutheran Social Services of Illinois Chapin Hall looks forward to facilitating future international collaboration to make a difference for families, not just in the U.S., but around the world.

Our recent study shows Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF CBT) aligns with many families’ needs, but there are challenges in getting everyone engaged. Barriers like financial issues, past negative experiences, and not fully understanding trauma’s effects can make it harder for families to participate. Caseworkers and therapists need ways to support families in starting and sticking with this #Therapy. Learn more about this work: https://lnkd.in/g9yv7fcv

Did you know over 4 million young Americans face #Homelessness every year? Let's turn missed opportunities for young people into new opportunities -- opportunities to have a safe home, to pour energy into education, work, friendship, and love, and ultimately, build strong futures. Our 14-month collaborative effort with young experts who've experienced homelessness and partners from non-profits and governmental organizations led to the New Opportunities national strategy to prevent and end #YouthHomelessness: https://lnkd.in/g33UFAe7 Explore the strategy and join us as we work toward a future free from youth homelessness. #YouthHomelessnessAwarenessMonth

#ChildWelfare workers want to support children and families well, but many face stress and emotional exhaustion. Chapin Hall’s new study highlights opportunities to strengthen supervisory support and introduce trauma-informed practices in the Illinois child welfare workforce: https://lnkd.in/g6hbvMmM Addressing these needs can reduce turnover and improve the consistency of care children receive. These solutions can help workers feel supported and improve long-term outcomes. #NLP #ML #AI

In a new op-ed in The Imprint, Chapin Hall Senior Research Fellow Amy Dworsky and external co-authors assert that those who have connected the consequences of the Dobbs decision with increased child maltreatment and increased #FosterCare entries are oversimplifying a complex issue: https://lnkd.in/gqNaMQkm They note that national datasets have known limitations related to missing data and there is variability in data state by state – so “apples to apples” comparisons cannot be made. Also, some states have changed policies, including expanding family support programs and initiating alternative response to child maltreatment reports. Finally, there is no evidence that children who are born because their parents were denied an abortion are more likely to be maltreated and thus potentially enter foster care. In fact, the authors say, that could lead to further stigmatization of parents and children. #ChildWellbeing

For the past ten years, Researcher Erin Devorah Carreon has worked on at least 23 projects (we've lost count), including co-leading qualitative studies on rural youth homelessness and research on child care access and use to mention a couple. Her research interests include job quality in social service organizations, and improving equitable access to quality early child care and education, housing, and careers for pregnant and parenting young adults: https://lnkd.in/g94Z8Ris Erin is currently working towards her PhD at the Crown School of Social Work and writing her dissertation. She is a thoughtful, knowledgeable researcher with policy-oriented ideas and a commitment to social justice. Her authenticity and kindness make her wonderful to work with. Happy anniversary, Erin, and thank you!

At Chapin Hall, we believe every family should have the resources and opportunities to thrive. When you donate, you are powering research and policy work that strengthens family support systems in our country. Join us in better supporting children and families so everyone can flourish: https://lnkd.in/g7dNVG9s #ChildWellbeing #Give

#CashTransfers help young people experiencing homelessness best meet their needs and pursue goals they value. They are also a powerful tool to address racial inequity, as BIPOC youth are disproportionately impacted by homelessness. But the impacts of cash transfers on a young person's taxes, financial aid, and public benefits like food and housing assistance, are complex. This #YouthHomelessnessAwarenessMonth, check out this policy toolkit that lays out all the implications in one place: https://lnkd.in/gxukADEN