Did a review of death certificate data reveal an underreporting of fatalities due to child abuse?
Explore findings from a study that looked at medical examiner data to conclude that true rates of fatal child abuse may be underreported.
Youth outcomes
How is the Black Child Legacy Campaign saving lives and advancing equity in Sacramento?
Learn about Sacramento’s community-driven approach to reducing preventable deaths among Black children.
Do prior maltreatment reports serve as a risk factor for child fatalities?
Learn from a study that examines the relationship between nonfatal maltreatment allegations and child fatalities in young children.
Is it possible to modify neighborhood-level characteristics to reduce the rate of child maltreatment?
Explore findings from a study that suggests that strategies implemented at a neighborhood-level may effectively decrease child maltreatment.
Can providing material needs decrease the rate of child maltreatment?
Explore findings from a study that shares how offering material supports to families is effective in reducing maltreatment.
How are child protection agencies promoting and supporting joint sibling placements and adoptions?
Explore strategies that support keeping siblings together in foster care and in permanent families to better support their well-being.
Do child care subsidies decrease rates of child maltreatment?
Learn the findings from a study that examines the effect of child care subsidies on child maltreatment.
Do sentinel injuries predict later physical abuse in infants?
Learn from a study that examines the relationship between previously reported sentinel injuries and later physical abuse in infants.
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 jurisdictions ensure consistent health care access for children and youth in foster care?
States can ensure consistent health care coverage for children in foster care by implementing continuous eligibility for Medcaid or CHIP.