Refugee Youth Resource

Understanding the Child Welfare System

FOR PROVIDERS

Understanding the Child Welfare System

Understanding child welfare services and how investigations work can help providers better support refugee and newcomer families involved with the child welfare system, reduce confusion, combat stigma, and build confidence in families seeking or navigating supports. The resources below are intended for providers working with refugee and newcomer families to support communication and education around the child welfare system, including family rights, responsibilities, and what families can expect when engaging with child welfare agencies.

RESOURCES: Understanding the Child Welfare System

for Providers

Navigating Child Welfare for Refugee and Newcomer Families: A Toolkit for Providers

Resource Type: PDF

Source: USCRI Refugee Youth Resource Center 

Understanding Child Welfare in the U.S. for Refugee Youth and Families

Resource Type: PDF

Source: USCRI Refugee Youth Resource Center 

Languages: Arabic, Dari, English, French, Haitian Creole, Kiswahili, Pashto, and Ukrainian.

Rights of Newcomer Families When Working with Child Welfare

Resource Type: PDF

Source: USCRI Refugee Youth Resource Center

Languages: Arabic, Dari, English, French, Haitian Creole, Kiswahili, Pashto, and Ukrainian

What to Expect with Child Protective Service Investigations

Resource Type: PDF

Source:  USCRI Refugee Youth Resource Center

Languages: English, Arabic, Dari, French, Haitian Creole, Kiswahili, Pashto, Ukrainian

Guidance for Immigrant and Refugee Families: The Child Welfare System

Resource Type: PDF

Source: Child Welfare Information Gateway