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.
Family preservation
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.
What strategies facilitate safe family reunification?
Explore strategies that promote timely permanency for children in foster care, with a focus on family reunification.
Why is it imperative to minimize children’s time away from family?
Learn why minimizing time children spend away from family and implementing timely permanency strategies are critical to child well-being.
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.
How does New Jersey’s child protection agency collaborate to prevent foster care and support family well-being?
This jurisdictional scan profiles how New Jersey is collaborating across agencies to support and fund prevention services for families.
How can families affected by substance use disorder safely stay together?
Investing in healing interventions for families affected by substance use disorder can promote recovery and mitigate family separation.
What supports can benefit kinship caregivers in families affected by substance use disorder?
Learn how the child welfare system can support kinship caregivers whose families are affected by substance use disorders.
How do case outcomes differ based on child maltreatment referral source?
Explore outcomes from research looking at child maltreatment referral sources by profession.
How have rates of infant investigations due to reports from medical professionals changed over time?
Explore trends in child abuse and neglect investigations of infants due to reports from medical professionals.
