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.
Youth outcomes
How can child protection agencies partner with early care and education to improve outcomes for children?
Learn how strategic partnerships between child protection agencies and early care and education can benefit children and families.
What leadership strategies have advanced transformation in the District of Columbia?
Director Donald describes her leadership strategies, which have transformed the District of Columbia Child and Family Services Agency.
Heartland Rapid Permanency Reviews
This report presents compelling data that supports Heartland for Children’s success in achieving permanency for youth receiving RPRs.
Fostering college success: Mentorship program provides opportunities for youth in foster care
This public-private partnership exposes youth in foster care to professional and experiential opportunities with Goldman Sachs mentors.
Child and Family Services (CFS) Practice Model: A Safe and Permanent Family for Every Youth
This practice model outlines strategies and interventions that advance Casey Family Programs’ focus on permanency for youth.
From Data to Practice: The Impact of Placement with Family on Safety, Permanency, and Well-Being
This report confirms kinship care as a preferred option for children when they cannot stay with their biological parents.
Using In Home Services to prevent foster care in Austin, Texas
This report chronicles the story of Austin’s In Home Services program. It is a story of courage, commitment, resilience and a lot of hard work.
How did New Jersey safely reduce the number of children in congregate care?
All children deserve to grow up in a home-based setting. Learn how New Jersey decreased congregate care usage by 45 percent.
Supporting Sustained Permanency Webinar
This webinar series will provide constituents’ perspectives and jurisdictional approaches on sustaining permanency, information on re-entry rates, funding opportunities and practical recommendations to support sustained permanency. The webinar will be offered in two parts on June 7 and June 28.