How can motivational interviewing be used in child protection?
Explore how motivational interviewing can be used in a child welfare context to engage families and improve outcomes.
Birth family engagement
How can child protection agencies authentically engage with parents?
In this Q&A, parents describe their personal experience with the child protection system and how agencies can engage better with parents.
How does New Jersey provide voluntary services?
This brief describes how New Jersey offers voluntary services that aim to meet family needs and ensure child safety and well-being.
How does New York City provide voluntary services?
This brief describes how New York City offers voluntary, in-home prevention services that aim to meet family needs and ensure child safety.
How does Oklahoma provide voluntary services?
This brief describes voluntary services offered to families in Oklahoma that aim to meet family needs and ensure child safety.
How do some child protection agencies provide voluntary services?
This overview summarizes the work of jurisdictions that provide voluntary child welfare services that aim to strengthen families.
How does the state of Washington provide voluntary services?
This brief describes how the state of Washington offers voluntary services that aim to connect families to necessary resources.
What do we know about services administered virtually?
This brief summarizes key considerations for delivering virtual services and supports to families.
Creating a better future for children and families in a time of crisis
Our 2020 special report highlights how communities are innovating to respond to the tremendous impact of COVID-19 on children and families.
Voices from the field
The resources on this page elevate the perspectives and stories of constituents and child welfare professionals from across the country.