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title: "Investing in Community-Based Care for Children and Youth Involved with Child Welfare"
description: "This publication references five key factors (and related resources) that can support an integrated continuum of care: - Community collaborations - Funding innovations - Assessment and placement decisions -  Service array and continuum - Connections and relationships with caring adults…"
url: "https://bridges4mentalhealth.org/hub/residential-treatment-programs/investing-in-community-based-care-for-children-and-youth-involved-with-child-welfare/"
updated: "2026-07-31"
category: Residential Treatment Programs
---

# Investing in Community-Based Care for Children and Youth Involved with Child Welfare

This publication references five key factors (and related resources) that can support an integrated continuum of care:

- Community collaborations
- Funding innovations
- Assessment and placement decisions
-  Service array and continuum
- Connections and relationships with caring adults

 

[Read More](https://capacity.childwelfare.gov/sites/default/files/media_pdf/Investing%20in%20Community-Based%20Care%20for%20Children%20and%20Youth%20Involved%20With%20Child%20Welfare_508%20update_1.4.23.pdf)

 

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