Author: unitedfamilies

Fertility rates show who is hopeful for America’s next 250 years

As we commemorate 250 years of America and prepare for 250 more, it’s worth asking ourselves the question: Do we embrace a vibrant future, or do we accept decline? The answer hinges on who you ask. Millions still hold deep faith in our nation’s promise, while others have lost hope. Nowhere is this divide clearer than in one of humanity’s most profound expressions of optimism: the choice to have children.

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ACF Launches New Public Dashboard on State Child Welfare Performance

The initial public dashboard presents seven statewide data indicators — two safety indicators examining whether children are protected from abuse and neglect once involved with the child welfare system, and five permanency indicators that evaluate whether children achieve stability and permanency in their living situations. Each indicator uses standardized methodology to ensure fair comparisons across states with different demographics and case characteristics.

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