Foster care youth head to nation’s capital for Shadow Day program
Nearly 100 foster care youth and alumni will shadow members of Congress and share their experiences in the child welfare system.
Policy
7 to 1: federal investments in child welfare
Transforming child welfare begins with more effective investments.
PBS explores programs that support foster youths’ educational success
One of the most important supports that helps students succeed in school is a deeply involved and caring adult.
William C. Bell, President and CEO, shares thoughts on Commission to Eliminate Child Abuse and Neglect Fatalities Report
The committee, jointly appointed by President Obama and Congress, developed a national strategy and recommendations for keeping more children safe from harm.
Pioneering demonstration projects reshape foster care, child welfare
In this video, see how Lorain County took on the challenge of reforming how it spent child welfare money.
Research Evidence and Benefit-Cost Data for Title IV-E Waiver Interventions
States with Title IV-E demonstrations are using evidence-based practices, but more cost-benefit analyses are needed.
Smart Spending for Better Outcomes
We can make more effective investments to ensure better outcomes for our most vulnerable children.
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.
Smarter investments keep children safe: The Child and Family Services Improvement Act expanded the authority to grant waivers to provisions of Title IV-E
The 2012 Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act has set the stage for important and meaningful improvements to child welfare in America.
Better support means better outcomes: William C. Bell speaks at a Congressional subcommittee on improving foster care
Casey Family Programs President and CEO William C. Bell testifies at a Congressional subcommittee on improving foster care.