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How are child protection agencies partnering with faith-based organizations to support vulnerable families?
Learn why faith-based organizations are community assets and how partnerships with them can serve families in need.
Did a review of death certificate data reveal an underreporting of fatalities due to child abuse?
Explore findings from a study that looked at medical examiner data to conclude that true rates of fatal child abuse may be underreported.
How did New Hampshire use a Request for Information to generate innovations in prevention programming?
This strategy brief describes how New Hampshire used Requests for Information to expand and improve its prevention service array.
How can child protection agencies use safety science to promote a safety culture?
Explore ways that agencies can implement the principles of safety science in order to encourage a workplace culture of safety and trust.
How are child welfare leaders applying the principles of safety science to prevent harm to children?
Learn from the experiences of child welfare agency leaders who are applying the principles of safety science within their organizations.
Can strengthening national data on child fatalities aid in prevention?
Explore findings from a report that outlines why a consistent and coordinated approach to child fatality data is necessary.
How did Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families and the state Legislature advance a strong relationship to the benefit of children and families?
Learn about the partnership between Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families and the state Legislature, and why it is essential.
Honoring excellence
Nominations for the 2021 Casey Excellence for Children Awards are now closed.
Questions from the field
Browse resources that answer critical questions from leaders about meaningful child welfare approaches and strategies.
Community data map
This interactive tool highlights the aspects of communities associated with safe children and strong families.
Safety and success
Browse individual state facts regarding children in foster care and how money is invested in children and families.