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Imagine what our policy research landscape could look like if more scholars were encouraged to bring their lived expertise to transforming systems so all families can thrive. Chapin Hall’s Equity First Summer Associates Program gives PhD students the opportunity to learn about and apply racial equity principles in a policy research environment: https://lnkd.in/gMBCAXp2 During this paid summer program, Associates develop plans to shape their future scholarship. Eligible applicants are studying in the Chicago area, have completed 2+ years of their PhD program, have #LivedExperience with barriers due to racial discrimination, and are committed to #Equity and justice. Apply by February 14th!

These past 5 years, Senior Policy Analyst Stephanie Armendariz's contributions have been many and varied. Her leadership in envisioning and developing a Chapin Hall community of practice for kinship navigation services resulted in a series of important policy briefs, conference presentations, and on-going support for colleagues working in this area. Stephanie is an effective leader who is highly valued by partners, generously shares her knowledge and talents with others, and expertly cultivates new work. Many of us have benefitted from Stephanie's master project planning and presentation skills. Staff especially appreciate how she intentionally supports new staff in their development. Happy anniversary, Stephanie, and thank you! Want to learn more about Stephanie? Explore her bio: https://lnkd.in/gA7TTscu

Check out this robust resource from Activate Center on decoding signs of sexual cyberbullying to support teens and youth!

We are excited to announce season 3 of Overloaded: Understanding Neglect, a podcast series from the Institute for Child and Family Well-being. In season 3, we confront the complex challenges of poverty, social isolation, and systemic failures where, too often, overloaded families are expected to beat the odds that have been stacked against them. We then explore how we might change the conditions so that we improve the odds for children and families to thrive and to achieve our north star. Through conversations with national and local experts and changemakers, we dive into the innovative ideas that aspire to transform our systems through community leadership, build an aligned and comprehensive primary prevention ecosystem, and unlock the power of lived experience through true collaboration. We believe neglect is preventable. Subscribe to the podcast and listen to this season’s trailer today! Then join us for the season premiere on January 8th. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eyfmaR6T #neglect #poverty #childwelfare #systemschange #changingthenarrative #economicstability #socialconnectedness Chapin Hall, Bryan Samuels, Jennifer Jones, Children's Home Society of America, Marlo Nash, Sixto Cancel, Anthony Barrows, Kate Luster, Blake Roberts Crall, Allison Thompson, Prevent Child Abuse America, Think of Us

Chapin Hall's latest research, in collaboration with Illinois Department of Children and Family Services found that many #ChildWelfare workers plan to stay in their roles despite emotional strain at work: https://lnkd.in/g6hbvMmM The report offers recommendations for additional mental health supports and enhanced supervisory relationships to help these workers be well and do good work. We found female and minority workers face more negative professional experiences, which means we need tailored support for different employees. #NLP #ML #AI

This #GivingTuesday, invest in families and the systems that serve them. When you give to Chapin Hall, you’re supporting the groundwork for stronger, more responsive support networks for families across the nation. Together, we’re reimagining what’s possible for every child and caregiver by building solutions informed by research and driven by community partnership. #StrongFamilies Make a difference today: https://lnkd.in/g7dNVG9s

Donna L. Wilson, Ph.D., LPC, thank you for this thoughtful reflection. We’re deeply grateful for our staff's dedication to advancing race equity as a driving force for systems change. Collaboration and community-centered approaches are key to creating impact that lasts, and we’re inspired by Chapin Hall teams working with partners across the country to build a better future for children and families.

Check out this article on the Dutch Infant Crying & Parent Well-being Screening Tool, which was developed by Tiffany Burkhardt and Leslie Katch. The tool was found to be a valid and reliable way to identify parents struggling with crying infants! It's important to identify struggling parents so we can get them the support they need to have good mental health.

As many folks prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow, let’s take a moment to reflect on the fact that the bountiful harvests we share often come from rural areas where many young people—especially LGBTQ youth—face significant challenges. In these communities, LGBTQ youth experience higher rates of homelessness, discrimination, and mental health crises due to limited access to affirming services and safe housing. Every day—especially during Youth Homelessness Awareness Month—we must shine a light on these inequities. Family and community acceptance, expanded access to resources, and innovative solutions to reach geographically isolated youth are critical steps toward creating a brighter future. It’s not just a seasonal issue, it’s a year-round effort to ensure every young person feels valued, supported and safe. Let’s use this season of gratitude to amplify the voices of vulnerable youth and commit to building a society where no one is left behind. A link to our 2020 Rural Youth Homeless Report is here: https://lnkd.in/e_NXvbip. You can also visit our Voices of Youth Count page for a comprehensive look at youth homelessness in the U.S. #youthhomelessness #youthhomelessnessawareness #supportyouth #LGBTQyouth

Catch Chapin Hall's Amy Dworsky at 9 p.m. Central this Friday (11/29) on WGN-TV in their cover story on youth experiencing homelessness. #youthhomelessness #youthhomelessnessawarenessmonth #Chicago #CookCounty