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Cutler Institute for Health and Social Policy

Our nationally recognized institutes and innovative research help improve child welfare in Maine and throughout the nation

Children, Youth and Families

The Cutler Institute's Children, Youth and Families Program advances and supports the well-being of children and families by improving the quality of public and private systems that serve them. With a national reputation for excellence in research, policy development, program evaluation, training, and technical assistance, program professionals have assisted national, state, and local governments, tribal nations, non-profit organizations, courts and community stakeholders to develop and implement sustainable policies, programs and systemic reforms aimed at improving outcomes for children, youth and families. Our approach empowers and strengthens the clients we serve, includes the voices of children, youth and families and engages communities.

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News & Events

Maine Roads to Quality
Posted February 19, 2013
MRTQ director Sonja Howard has been named the lead for a BUILD Initiative grant received by the State of Maine to help shape the technical assistance program offered to its early care and youth education practitioners. Maine is one of only eight states chosen to participate in this national initiative.
Cover image: Guide for Developing and Implementing Child Welfare Practice Models
Posted February 8, 2013
Guide published by the National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement offers an overall framework for developing, implementing, and/or strengthening a child welfare practice model, helping child welfare agencies and their partners make informed choices in selecting their approaches to this important work.
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