The Family First Prevention Services Act aims to shift the focus to prevention, helping families early so children can stay safe and thrive at home. This report highlights the “community pathway” approach within this act, allowing families to access voluntary support through community organizations without engaging with child welfare services.
Establishing Community Pathways to Prevention Services In the Context of the Family First Prevention Services Act
Authors Krista Thomas, Olivia Wilks / Chapin Hall 2024. Many families facing difficulties often don’t receive support until their situations become serious, putting them at risk of child welfare involvement.
