Dr. William C. Bell statement on the Family First Prevention Services Act
We have always known that it is vitally important that we intervene as early as possible to ensure the safety of children.
Author: Margaret Santjer
A natural fit: How aligned services keep children and families together in Jacksonville
Learn how Family Support Services of North Florida has combined forces with local partners to build a Community of Hope in Jacksonville.
Guardianship Assistance Policy and Implementation: A National Analysis of Federal and State Policies and Programs
Interviews with state guardianship experts and a policy analysis reveal variations in state subsidy rates and strategies for effective use of guardianship as a permanency option.
David C. Mills named chair of Casey Family Programs’ Board of Trustees
David C. Mills, who was appointed to the Board in 2007, will succeed Bob Watt as chair on June 1.
When a ZIP code determines a child’s chance: Data mapping reveals that Opportunities for children are not distributed equally
What happens to Birmingham’s vulnerable children and families in the next 15 years will be determined by whether change occurs in the city’s 28 ZIP codes.
Fatherhood policy vs. fatherhood practice: The question remains “How can you support a child if you can’t support yourself?”
William C. Bell delivers the keynote address at the 2009 Statewide Policy Conference for Washington state.
SafeCare: Evidence-based Neglect Prevention Model Shows Effectiveness with American Indians
This study evaluates SafeCare, a home-visiting model that addresses child neglect, the most common form of maltreatment.
Timely Permanency through Reunification: Breakthrough Series Collaborative
This report describes the Timely Permanency through Reunification Breakthrough Series Collaborative process. It highlights promising practices and outcomes.
Making the Case for Early Childhood Intervention in Child Welfare: A Research and Practice Brief
The number of youth in foster care nationally has declined over the past decade, but similar declines have not occurred for children under 6.
The Multi-Site Accelerated Permanency Project Technical Report: 12-Month Permanency Outcomes
This project was developed to increase legal permanency rates for older youth in foster care through the use of Permanency Roundtables.