Smart Spending for Better Outcomes
We can make more effective investments to ensure better outcomes for our most vulnerable children.
Policy
A vocal advocate for low-income families: William C. Bell honors equal voice action initiative
William C. Bell discusses income inequality and poverty, asking us to raise our collective voice and demand change.
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.
Making the Case for Early Childhood Intervention in Child Welfare: A Research and Practice Brief
The number of youth in foster care nationally has declined over the past decade, but similar declines have not occurred for children under 6.
Michigan, Texas Foster Care Alumni Study Technical Reports: Outcomes at age 23 and 24
The State Foster Care Alumni Study examined demographics, maltreatment history, foster care experiences and outcomes for Texas and Michigan alumni.
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.
The Role of Accountability in Child Welfare Finance Reform
This white paper describes the accountability framework needed for smart investment of federal funding in child welfare.
As social dynamics change, so must funding: testimony to the U.S. Senate Finance Committee
Dr. William C. Bell testifies at a Senate Finance Committee hearing.
Supporting Success: Improving Higher Education Outcomes for Students from Foster Care
This resource provides professionals and advocates with a powerful tool for improving postsecondary education and training outcomes.
The Need for Federal Finance Reform: Ensuring Safe, Nurturing and Permanent Families for Children
This white paper analyzes how child welfare funding structures can align with the goal of providing safe, nurturing and permanent families for all children.
Federal finance reform will help the children
Dr. William C. Bell testifies about the need to reform the country’s child welfare financing system.
