How do Washington, D.C.’s community collaboratives provide neighborhood-based supports to families?
Washington, D.C.’s Child and Family Services Agency partners with neighborhood collaboratives to support families where they live.
Direct practice
Are there parallels between hiring and child protection processes that can help reduce bias and narrow child welfare’s front door?
This brief examines the parallels that exist between strategies for hiring staff and decision-making processes in child protection.
How can we prioritize kin in the home study and licensure process, and make placement with relatives the norm?
Explore strategies that establish a kin-first philosophy to prioritize kinship care for children and support relative caregivers.
Voices from the field
The resources on this page elevate the perspectives and stories of constituents and child welfare professionals from across the country.
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.
From Data to Practice: Moving Youth to Family – Level of Need and the Impact on Legal and Relational Permanency
This report explores permanency outcomes for youth who, when referred to Casey services, were not residing with a family member.
How can behavioral science be used to promote successful placements?
Behavioral science can inform system design to improve placement decisions and placement stability for children in foster care.
Workforce
Explore our Questions from the Field resources to learn more about the child welfare workforce.
How can mindful organizing promote a safety culture in child protection agencies?
Mindful organizing supports better decision-making and service delivery, which lead to better child safety and improved family well-being.