Courts play a central role in child welfare. Court decisions shape safety, permanency timelines and how families experience the system during periods of significant stress.
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In Kentucky, libraries open new doors to family stability
Four libraries across Kentucky are finding new ways to strengthen families and prevent unnecessary foster care placements
Map2Impact – Child welfare leaders make critical funding decisions every day. Here’s a new way to make those investments count.
Researcher Fred Wulczyn doesn’t have a crystal ball, but he believes a new initiative with Youth Villages may help child welfare leaders see a better future for their systems – and chart a course to get there.
4 Kentucky libraries receive $200,000 to increase support for families
Four Kentucky libraries will offer extra support to families this summer and fall through grants from a collaboration between the Kentucky Department of Community-Based Services (DCBS), libraries across the state and New Allies, which is part of the national nonprofit Youth Villages.
5 Mississippi youth courts receive grants to increase services for families
JACKSON, Miss. (Aug. 13, 2025) – Youth courts in Bolivar, Marion, Harrison, Hancock and Jackson Counties will provide a range of innovative and evidence-based services and support to families through funding from New Allies, a part of national nonprofit Youth Villages.
Approximately $200,000 in grants from New Allies was awarded to the four libraries
Four Kentucky libraries are launching new programs to support families thanks to $200,000 in grants from New Allies, Youth Villages and the Kentucky Department for Community-Based Services (DCBS).