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Op-Ed by Children’s Services Director and SF Advocate Tammy Sandoval

Tammy Sandoval, director of Alaska’s Office of Children’s Services, Alaska Department of Social Services, contributed an op-ed to the Anchorage Daily News for Child Abuse Prevention Month.  The article emphasizes the importance of building protective factors with families at risk of abuse and neglect:

Tammy Sandoval’s op-ed in the Anchorage Daily News


New Videos for Self-Assessment Users

Two training videos have been posted showing how to use the Strengthening Families Online Self-Assessment! Watch them here:

Getting Started and Using the Self-Assessment
Getting Reports and Action Planning


Strengthening Families National Network Launches

The Strengthening Families National Network launched on February 1, 2008 with 9 State Partners, 14 State Affiliates, and several national organizational members.  Network members will work together to embed and enrich Strengthening Families in states, territories, and tribes across the country to promote the optimal development of children and prevent abuse and neglect.


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