These teams of authors, representing research institutions from across the United States, submitted winning proposals to Upbring’s Call for White Papers in 2016. Upbring is seeking evidence from Texas, and the rest of the world, on best practices for building protective factors for children in the child welfare system in the areas of health, education, safety, life skills and vocation.
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Completed White Papers
Health. We know that children of parents with substance abuse disorders are 3 times more likely to be abused and 4 times
Health. We know that experiencing multiple traumatic childhood events – being removed from family – and toxic stress are determinants of lifelong disparities in physical and mental health. Access to high-quality, trauma-informed, integrated health care is critical.