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Child Welfare Financing Playbook: Unlocking the Potential of Available Funds to Strengthen Family Well-Being Systems
Navigating child welfare financing is no small task. Unlike other service systems that rely on a single dominant payer, child welfare depends on a web of federal, state, and local funding streams — each with its own rules, requirements, and allowable services. Without coordination, critical dollars are left on the table.
The Child Welfare Financing Playbook gives state and local leaders a clear roadmap to:
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Understand the range of available federal, state, and local funding streams
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Spot the gaps and overlaps that create barriers to access
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Uncover overlooked opportunities to maximize funding
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Build strategies that strengthen family well-being systems for the long term
Whether you’re a state agency, local jurisdiction, or provider, this playbook is designed to help you move beyond the maze and put funding to work where it matters most.