CYF News

The Winter 2012 CYF News (PDF, 2.05MB) issue is focused on the topic of the mental health needs of foster care youth on both a direct care and policy level.

Upcoming issue

We are currently seeking articles for the Spring 2012 Issue of CYF News, which will be focused on poverty, health disparities, and the nation's children.

• Winter 2011 (PDF, 1.07MB)
  Diversion of children and youth from state legal systems (e.g., juvenile justice, child welfare) to community-based services, like therapy, vocational training, and educational advocacy.
• Summer 2010 (PDF, 1.3MB)
  Advancing pediatric and child health with particular attention to the integration of psychologists in medical and healthcare settings.
• Summer 2009 (PDF, 1.62MB)
  The relationship between spirituality, religiosity, and resilience in African American youth.
• Winter 2009 (PDF, 5.2MB)
  Issues affecting homeless and runaway youth with recommendations for policy and practice.
• Fall 2009 (PDF, 1.41MB)
  Topics relevant to immigrant and refugee children, youth, and families including resettlement stresses, acculturation, resilience in the face of adversity, cultural competence and sensitivity, and the impact of immigration policy.
• Summer 2008 (PDF, 2.2MB)
  Resilience and strength in African American children and youth and the emerging adulthood phase on human development.
• Summer 2007 (PDF, 2.72MB)
  Pre-K through grade 3 education and the mental health needs of youths in the juvenile justice system.
• Winter 2007 (PDF, 2MB)
  Mental health services for children in the child welfare system.
• Summer 2006 (PDF, 1.29MB)
  Family mealtimes and overweight conditions in children.

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