Child welfare is a system in the United States designed to keep children safe and support families. If you are a refugee or newcomer, understanding how this system works can help you protect your children, understand your rights, and know how to access support if concerns arise including what may lead to a report, what happens during an investigation, and what to expect if a case goes to court. 

The resources found here are designed to help you stay safe and support your family from preventing and recognizing abuse or neglect, to helping your children identify trusted adults they can turn to, to understanding foster care: how it works, what your rights are as a parent, and the support available for youth who are currently in foster care or aging out of it. All services listed here are available to refugees and newcomers regardless of immigration status.