How can screening threshold analyses inform improved intake decisions?
Learn from an analysis that evaluated the accuracy of decisions of a central hotline to screen in or screen out reports that come in.
Resources
What are some considerations for employing and supporting youth peer mentors in child welfare?
Understand the benefits of employing youth peer mentors to support young people impacted by the child welfare system.
Investing in Equity: Sustaining hope for children and families
Investing in families means strengthening them, not separating them unnecessarily. Explore our signature report to learn more.
What impacts placement stability?
Explore the importance of placement stability for youth in care and the factors that can affect it.
How can we improve placement stability for children in foster care?
Explore the promising approaches that have demonstrated a positive impact in improving placement stability.
How are states building community-based pathways to prevention services through Family First?
Learn how three jurisdictions are leveraging the Family First Prevention Services Act to serve families through community pathways.
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.
Building Communities of Hope Through Effective Faith-Based Organizations
This toolkit is designed to assist faith-based organizations and communities in creating environments that support family well-being.
Lived expertise
Explore our Questions from the Field resources related to engaging people with lived expertise.
Kinship care
Explore our Questions from the Field resources related to prioritizing kinship placements.