Assembling the Pieces: Research, Policy, and Practice in Child Welfare
This research brief was developed to advance discussions of what it takes to make valuable research use commonplace and offer concrete strategies for doing so.
Policymaker
NCCD keynote: If we want bold change, we must set bold goals
Watch video of Dr. William C. Bell’s address at the National Council on Crime and Delinquency’s Conference on Children, Youth, and Families.
Investing in Hope: Signature Report 2016
Our 2016 signature report marks Casey Family Programs’ 50th anniversary and reflects on the urgent need for a collective effort to build Communities of Hope.
Foster care youth head to nation’s capital for Shadow Day program
Nearly 100 foster care youth and alumni will shadow members of Congress and share their experiences in the child welfare system.
7 to 1: federal investments in child welfare
Transforming child welfare begins with more effective investments.
PBS explores programs that support foster youths’ educational success
One of the most important supports that helps students succeed in school is a deeply involved and caring adult.
William C. Bell, President and CEO, shares thoughts on Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities Report
The committee, jointly appointed by President Obama and Congress, developed a national strategy and recommendations for keeping more children safe from harm.
Pioneering demonstration projects reshape foster care, child welfare
In this video, see how Lorain County took on the challenge of reforming how it spent child welfare money.
Celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Dr. William C. Bell addresses the community of Tacoma, Washington, urging listeners to have a bold, “mountaintop” vision like Dr. King.
Indian Child Welfare Act Snapshot: A Pilot Review of ICWA Practice in Oklahoma
This report identifies practice trends related to compliance with the federal Indian Child Welfare Act and the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Act.
