January - December 2022

Legally Recognizing Fictive Kin Relationships: A Call for Action

By Julia J. Eger

Many children have bonds with family friends that are just as strong as those others have with blood relatives. This article discusses the need to legally recognize fictive kin relationships in the child welfare system.

Family First Prevention Services Act: Initial Implementation & Considerations

by Cristina Cooper

This article describes major elements of the Family First Prevention Services Act and provides implementation tips for attorneys and judicial officers drawn from "The Family First Prevention Service Act of 2018: A Guide for the Legal Community."