Do racial disparities play a role in child abuse detection?
Learn from a research study of pediatric trauma incidents that analyzed incidents of child abuse found racial disparities.
Academia/researcher
What can we learn from the voices of those involved in kinship care?
Understand the key findings, based on interviews with lived experts, about strengthening kinship care in the child welfare system.
Analysis of state definitions of child neglect
A review of child abuse and neglect definitions in state statutes found they vary widely and may contribute to unnecessary CPS intervention.
Do Infant-Toddler Court Teams impact permanency outcomes for families?
Learn from a study that compares permanency outcomes for families with and without Infant-Toddler Court Team involvement.
Can trauma symptoms predict placement instability?
Learn from a study that examines the relationship between trauma screening and the likelihood of multiple foster care placements.
Interventions Shown to Be Effective with Children and Families of Color and LGBTQ2SI+ Persons Who May Be Served with Family First Funding Research Brief (Second Edition)
This paper summarizes interventions rated as Promising, Supported, or Well-Supported by the Family First Prevention Services Clearinghouse.
Is there an association between home evictions and child welfare engagement?
Learn from a study that examines the relationship between home evictions, child maltreatment reports, and foster care entries.
Do gaps in data negatively impact children with complex medical needs?
Learn from a study that provides insight on child protection agencies that provide care to children with complex medical needs.
State Data
Explore data about state approaches, children in care, and how money is invested in foster care vs. preventive and permanency services.
