How does involvement with law enforcement impact the reporting of child abuse and neglect?
Learn findings from a study that describes the relationship between police contact with families and the reporting of child maltreatment.
Safely reduce the need for foster care across the nation
How did New Hampshire use a Request for Information to generate innovations in prevention programming?
This strategy brief describes how New Hampshire used Requests for Information to expand and improve its prevention service array.
How do mandatory reporting laws affect help-seeking among survivors of intimate partner violence?
Learn from a study that explores how mandatory reporting laws may discourage survivors of intimate partner violence from seeking support.
Are Universal Mandatory Reporting policies effective in identifying child physical abuse?
Learn findings from a study that examined the efficacy of Universal Mandatory Reporting policies in identifying victims of physical abuse.
Does prenatal substance exposure impact involvement with child protective services during the first year of life?
Learn the findings from a study that explored the relationship between prenatal substance exposure at birth and CPS involvement during the first year of life.
What impact does Connecticut’s home visiting program have on families at risk of child maltreatment?
Learn the findings from a study that examined the impact of Connecticut’s statewide home visiting program on child maltreatment.
Can decreasing unwarranted reports to child protection agencies improve outcomes for children and families?
Learn from a study that examines the relationship between previously reported sentinel injuries and later physical abuse in infants.
How can kinship navigation services support family resource needs?
Learn the findings from a study that examined how kinship navigation services can support families and improve outcomes for children.
Are decisions to substantiate impacted by caseworkers’ perceptions of domestic violence or parental substance misuse?
Learn the findings from a study that assessed how caseworkers’ perceptions of domestic violence and parental substance use influenced the decision-making.
How did A Second Chance Inc. transform kinship care in Allegheny County?
Learn how the policies and practices of A Second Chance Inc. have helped advance kinship care and improved outcomes in Allegheny County.
Why should child protection agencies adopt a kin-first approach?
Understand the importance of a kin-first culture and strategies for child protection agencies to prioritize and support kinship caregivers.
How can jurisdictions ensure consistent health care access for children and youth in foster care?
States can ensure consistent health care coverage for children in foster care by implementing continuous eligibility for Medcaid or CHIP.
