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#Medicaid doesn't just ensure health care for Americans—it promotes child safety and family stability. When families can access medical care without financial strain, they’re less likely to face crises that may lead to child welfare involvement. Policymakers should prioritize and protect Medicaid to support children and families. Read why in our new policy bulletin: https://lnkd.in/g4qvSghf #MedicaidCuts

Young mothers pursuing #College degrees face a lot of barriers, but individualized coaching can help them continue their education. Chapin Hall’s evaluation of the New Moms College Success Program found that one-on-one coaching provided essential motivation and guidance for young mothers navigating academics and raising children. Read the full report by Citlalli Garcia and Lee Ann Huang to learn how tailored supports can help improve student parent success: https://lnkd.in/gxKDiUkT #Education

To ensure #LGBTQIA+ youth transitioning out of foster care have the strongest possible support as they move into adulthood, Illinois-based Lawrence Hall is partnering with Chapin Hall to strengthen services. This project has three phases: 1. Research: Identifying what we know about supporting LGBTQIA+ youth in foster care 2. Co-Design: Working with Lawrence Hall leaders, external partners, and young people with lived experience to set program goals and measurable outcomes 3. Continuous Improvement: Establishing infrastructure for ongoing data collection and reporting to assess effectiveness and make data-informed improvements Explore: https://lnkd.in/gT4CMybz

#NationalChildAbusePreventionMonth is coming up. Guess what can help prevent child abuse and neglect and unnecessary child welfare involvement? Economic and concrete supports and community pathways to resources. These are important strategies to stabilize families and keep them together. To learn more, register for this webinar hosted by our friends at the University of Minnesota Center for Advanced Studies in Child Welfare and the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) https://lnkd.in/gxjkpys4 Chapin Hall’s Yasmin Grewal-K?k, Olivia Wilks, and Clare Anderson, MSW Anderson will be sharing their expertise. Don’t miss it!

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Young people who age out of extended #FosterCare often experience financial hardship and housing instability. San Francisco’s Foundations for the Future pilot (administered by the City and County of San Francisco - Human Services Agency) provides 150 young people who aged out of extended foster care a monthly guaranteed income of $1,200 for 18 months to help them build strong futures. This new brief by Amy Dworsky describes how participants were faring when the pilot began. Read about their experiences and the next phases of work: https://lnkd.in/gbxSDu9J

Ending youth homelessness is possible when we collaborate with partners and lean on each other’s strengths and experiences. That’s what the recent Covenant House International Leadership Convening was all about. At this energizing gathering we loved seeing William Bedrossian, Bryan Samuels, and Forrest Moore, Ph.D. discuss innovative ways to address youth #Homelessness so our nation’s young people can focus on building bright futures!

#ChildCare assistance supports working families, but not all eligible children are enrolled. Our latest research reveals variation in take-up rates across Illinois, shaped by geography, awareness, and provider availability. Policymakers can use these insights to: - Expand outreach in low-enrollment areas - Support providers in underserved regions - Monitor trends to ensure equitable access Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g6MT2Ern

How did Grants and Contracts Administrator Lorena Figueroa have time to read 17 books, research getting her CPA license, plan her marriage celebration, and care for her animals last year? She got three hours of her life back every day when she joined Chapin Hall. Commuting had cut into Lorena’s free time so much that she nearly stopped reading altogether because she was exhausted when she got home. More quality time with her animals is another perk. Sammy, her 15-year-old poodle has arthritis and high blood pressure and other health issues that require administering medication four times a day. “If I didn’t work remotely, it would be really difficult to find someone to give him his medications. My animals love that I’m working from home! It is just such a blessing.” You too can work without boundaries at Chapin Hall. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gpPfwE7d #WorkFromAnywhere #RemoteWork #Hiring

LGBTQIA+ youth transitioning out of #FosterCare need programs that are intentional, driven by evidence, and responsive to what they need. That’s why Lawrence Hall is partnering with Chapin Hall to strengthen its Transitional and Independent Living (TIL) program at Avers home in Chicago. To ensure program quality, Chapin Hall's Gailyn T., Yolanda Green-Rogers, MSW, and Prisca Tuyishime [LSW MSW SSL CQIA] are: - Reviewing research and best practices for supporting these young people and understanding their experiences - Using this information to co-develop a Theory of Change and align program goals with measurable outcomes - Building a continuous quality improvement process to assess and enhance impact Explore this work: https://lnkd.in/gT4CMybz