The goal of the QIC-EC Learning Network is to engage a broad and diverse group of professionals in dialogue and information exchange on key issues related to the prevention of child maltreatment. Participants have helped in shaping the Learning Network topics and by providing data via survey during the QIC-EC’s early years. Through the Learning Network, the QIC-EC disseminates cutting-edge information on policy, research, and practice, which influences and informs the work of the Learning Network members and their colleagues. Link to Update
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New Practice Guidelines for Serving LGBTQ Youth
The practice guidelines, produced by the Child Welfare League of America and Lambda Legal, outline best practices for improving positive outcomes and ensuring the safety of LGBTQ children and youth, who are largely overrepresented in the child welfare system. Specifically, the guidelines are targeted toward working with LGBTQ youth who are at risk of or are living with HIV and involved with child welfare. Link to Page on Children’s Bureau Web Site
Recommended Practices to Promote the Safety and Well-Being of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning (LGBTQ) Youth and Youth at Risk of or Living With HIV in Child Welfare Settings is available on Lambda Legal’s website:
http://www.lambdalegal.org/publications/recommended-practices-youth
Investing in Families Through State Home Visiting Programs
2012, National Conference of State Legislatures. Investing in Families Through State Home Visiting Programs.
Meeting Goals:
- Share information about the state of home visiting in the states and implementation of federal grants
- Provide a learning opportunity about a specific evidence-based model and identify policy imlications for state legislatures
- Identify legislative actions that can be taken and support participants pursuing legislation or funding proposals
- Gather feedback on home visiting challenges
Home Visiting Legislation in the States (2009-2012).
2012, National Conference of State Legislatures: Includes a Michigan legislative bill.
HB 5572; 2012: Pending: Requires the Departments of Community Health, Human Services and Education to collaborate and ensure that funds are used to fund programs meeting evidence-based or promising practice standards and programs using home visiting as voluntary, primary method of service delivery for families with children ages 0-5 and pregnant women. Excludes IDEA/early intervention services and services that provide only one-time visitation. Requires state agencies to collaborate on data collection and sharing protocols. Link to pdf Description
The Nurturing Parenting Programs Comprehensive Review
2012, Family Development Resources: The Programs described are evidence-based parenting programs and curricula for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. Order forms for materials for primary, secondary, tertiary and comprehensive prevention programs are presented. The Programs are evidence-based programs recognized by the National Registry of Evidence-based Parenting Programs and Practices (NREPP), a branch of Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Over thirty studies have been conducted validating the effectiveness of the Nurturing Parenting Programs. Today, there are over 25 Nurturing Parenting Programs designed to meet the specific cultural and developmental capabilities of families with materials available in English, Spanish, Creole, Arabic, Chinese, and Hmong. They are family-based programs that can be offered in a group setting, in a home visitation setting or in a combination group and home visitation settings. Link to pdf Review
See also: The Nurturing Parenting Programs Six Protective Factors
Home Visiting Program Model Descriptions
2012, National Conference of State Legislatures: Presents a description of nine home visiting early intervention programs. Link to pdf Description Sheet