New National Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams (START) Webpage

The newly designed webpage features a fresh new look designed to meet all of your START information needs. Visit, explore, and submit program inquiries. Be sure to sign up for the START Listserv (via the Media tab) to receive the latest news and updates from the National START Training and Technical Assistance Program. Learn more

New Reports: Family Resource Centers Yield Cost Savings for Rural and Urban Child Welfare Systems

Two new research reports from the National Family Support Network detail the return on investment of FRCs in Teller County, Colorado and Orange County, California. Learn more

Increasing Access to Social Security Disability Benefits

SAMHSA’s SOAR initiative is a national program to increase access to Social Security disability income benefit programs for eligible children and adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Tools and resources are available to providers working with children, youth, and families. Learn more

Prevention and Family Recovery (PFR) Knowledge Application Series

A new series from the Center for Children and Family Futures highlights lessons, progress, and challenges from the Round 2 PFR grantees. The series also provides strategies to design, implement, sustain, and evaluate systems change initiatives that advance a family-centered approach. Learn more

Learning Opportunities

The National Indian Child Welfare Program (NICWA) has several exciting learning opportunities coming up, including the 40th Annual Protecting Our Children Conference. The Call for Presentations for the conference is open until October 29. Learn more.