How do Tribal health, Medicaid, and child welfare systems interact?
Various systems serving Native American children and families can work together to support services that improve safety and well-being.
Quality of care
What are examples of Tribal behavioral health and traditional healing programs?
The Sacred Child Project, Whazhazhe Early Learning Academy, and Healing Horse Ranch are profiled.
How can Tribal health, Medicaid, and child welfare partner to support traditional healing and behavioral health services?
Seven collaboration strategies have been successful in advancing culturally informed behavioral health approaches in Tribal communities.
Summary of child welfare class action litigation
This comprehensive list of class action litigation brought forward by or on behalf of children in foster care has been updated for 2026.
How have residential providers transformed their business models to prioritize what’s best for children?
Learn from providers that have shifted their business models away from group or institutional settings to family- and community-based care.
How can child protection agencies use safety science to promote a safety culture?
Explore ways that agencies can implement the principles of safety science to encourage a workplace culture of safety and trust.
How is safety science being applied to critical incident reviews?
Learn how applying safety science to critical incident and child fatality reviews can enhance accountability and a workplace safety culture.
How has Jefferson County, Colo., maintained a stable child welfare workforce?
Learn about the strategies implemented in Jefferson County, Colorado, to maintain and strengthen its child welfare workforce.
How can child protection agencies recruit and train supportive families for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care?
Explore how child protection agencies can recruit and train affirming families to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ youth in foster care.
What are some safety considerations for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care?
Learn about the unique safety needs of LGBTQ+ youth in foster care and the affirming approaches to promote their well-being.