The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
This brief provides background on CAPTA, which provides grants to states to support prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
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On The Pathway of Hope: 2019 Signature Report
What would the child welfare system look like if we could better support families before they are in crisis? Learn more in our 2019 signature report.
Group and institutional placements
Explore our Questions from the field resources related to group and institutional placements.
Why should we bring a racial equity lens to our work with children and families?
Dr. Joia Crear-Perry explores issues of race, maternal and child health disparities, and how we can address bias in our work with families.
Why should we re-envision the child welfare system using a public health lens?
Dr. Deborah Daro, senior research fellow at Chapin Hall, outlines the goals of a public health approach to child welfare.
How are Ohio Children’s Hospitals identifying sentinel injuries to reduce child fatalities?
Dr. Jonathan Thackeray and Carrie Baker share collaborative efforts to improve pediatric practices and prevent recurrent child maltreatment.
How did Hawaii gain staff and stakeholder support when centralizing its hotline?
Hawaii employed various strategies to earn buy-in from staff and community stakeholders during its transition to a centralized hotline.
What are some of the foundational elements, strategies and opportunities for child welfare financing?
This three-part webinar series demystifies child welfare funding streams and builds foundational understanding of child welfare financing.
Casey Family Programs statement on family separation
The Board of Trustees and Executive Team issued the following statement on the current issue of immigrant family separation.
How do investigation, removal and placement cause trauma for children?
Investigation, removal, and placement decisions and actions must consider the traumatic effects of those processes on the child.