The Center on Immigration and Child Welfare Initiative (CICW) led by Assistant Professor Dr. Kristina Lovato is excited to share that the Walter S. Johnson Foundation has awarded funding for Empowering Child Welfare Practice at the Intersections of Immigration and Child Wellbeing. This two-year initiative will partner with child welfare practitioners, legal service providers, and immigrant families to:
- conduct a comprehensive statewide needs assessment;
- develop and deliver evidence-based, trauma-informed trainings for up to 225 child welfare professionals; and
- produce a series of actionable practice briefs and peer-reviewed publications.
By centering the voices of directly impacted families and frontline practitioners, the project aims to close the gap between policy guidance and day-to-day implementation, ensuring culturally responsive, legally sound, and trauma-informed services for immigrant children and families across California.
Stay tuned for opportunities to engage with the project’s trainings, practice briefs, and national presentations beginning in 2026.