Being Poor Isn’t the Worst Part of Poverty
For many, the worst part of poverty is not the physical lack — it’s the emotional, social, and psychological toll it takes.
The Five Protective Factors
To ensure that parents can provide the vital elements of a thriving family, they must be equipped with five protective factors. Developed by the Center
Surveillance ≠ Safety
When the System Fails to Protect Each year in the United States, approximately 1,800 children die due to abuse or severe neglect, often in families
Unthinkable Things Aren’t Talked About — And That’s Why We Must Talk
In the world of trauma and adversity, silence is common—and understandable. For many, the most painful experiences are the ones that feel hardest to name.
The Paradox of Problem Management: A Call for Root Cause Solutions
“Problems cannot be solved at the level of awareness that caused them.” – Albert Einstein In every sector of professional helping—whether social work, healthcare, or
Ten Things the Orphan Justice Movement Needs
Upstream Solutions That Challenge the Status QuoInterventions must move beyond reactive child welfare services. We need proactive, community-based strategies that strengthen families before separation occurs—addressing
The Chief Executive Orphan
His foster family called him Robbie, his relatives knew him as Bobby, and legally, he was Robert. He endured a childhood marked by deep generational poverty, abuse, and neglect. As an adult, he dedicated his career to understanding and transforming these experiences for other children. His journey has given him a compassionate and comprehensive, 360-degree perspective on orphan work—what the system refers to as child welfare.
