Discussion – The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA)
The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA) is a policy that prioritizes the preservation of families and reduces their dependence on congregate care, thereby transferring child placement from inequality to equity (National Conference of State Legislatures, 2022). The lack of resources, which could lead to children starving and not going to school, among others, is one of the reasons that children are removed from their homes. This policy funds strategies that are meant to prevent such children who are at risk of ending up in foster care from doing so. The Act also emphasizes trauma-informed care and highlights the disadvantages of group care placements, which emphasizes the policy’s focus on ensuring that children end up in nurturing family-based environments that are ideal for healthy development both emotionally and developmentally. This policy is structured in a way that ensures there is equitable access to services that are meant to prevent children from needing foster care, which essentially addresses the disparities that mainly affect marginalized groups. Lastly, this act also makes sure that the states implement the changes efficiently in a way that promotes a fairer, more supportive child welfare system.
References
National Conference of State Legislatures. (2022). Family First Prevention Services Act. NCSL. https://www.ncsl.org/human-services/family-first-prevention-services-act
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Question 
Discussion – The Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA)
Read the overview of the Family First Prevention Services Act.
In 150 words, how is this policy moving child placement from inequality to equity for the children and their families? Your answer must indicate knowledge of the overview and the framework from Question 1.