Topic: Child Welfare
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Child Welfare

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Rx Kids is a cash-transfer program launched in 2024 that provides expectant mothers $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 per month for up to one year after birth with no conditions.
January 01, 2024 high temporal
Design and benefit levels of an unconditional cash program targeting pregnant people and newborns.
Traffickers commonly target children who lack consistent housing, food, or family support and may exploit those needs by offering necessities, creating debts, and coercing children into sex or labor.
high behavioral
Describes common vulnerabilities and coercion tactics used by traffickers against youth.
State child welfare agencies such as the Connecticut Department of Children and Families may conduct thorough reviews of their prior involvement with a family after serious incidents, including reviewing knowledge about the family, supports provided, casework decisions, adherence to policy, and communication and collaboration with other system and community partners.
high procedural
Common components of post-incident reviews by child welfare agencies as described in official statements.
Law enforcement agencies commonly partner with victim advocates and child welfare specialists to provide immediate resources and support to children rescued from exploitation or endangerment.
high procedural
Describes a common multi-agency practice in child-recovery and rescue operations.
Child recovery operations typically prioritize rapid access to child-focused services and returning rescued children to state custody or child welfare systems for follow-up care.
high procedural
Describes standard priorities and post-rescue processes in child recovery efforts.
Commercial sexual exploitation of children is often associated with activities such as pornography operations, prostitution, and the drug trade.
high general
Describes common criminal contexts in which child exploitation can occur.