How has New York City’s approach to family services evolved?
The Administration for Children’s Services aims to address child safety by supporting families before a referral to child protection.
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Can a novel approach in identifying substance-exposed infants reduce unnecessary child welfare contact?
This journal article summary challenges child welfare leaders to reexamine protocols for identifying substance-exposed infants.
How are some states and counties safely reducing foster care?
Several child welfare jurisdictions are employing strategies that reduce their foster care populations without compromising child safety.
How is New York City transforming its approach to mandated reporting?
Learn how New York City is transforming its mandated reporting policies to better support children and families.
How are two counties in California transforming mandated reporting?
Learn how Los Angeles and San Diego Counties are transforming their mandated reporting practices to better support children and families.
What are two examples of helplines operated by child protection agencies?
Learn how agency-operated helplines in Washington, D.C., and New York City were developed and are being implemented.
How do helplines support children and families?
Explore how helplines can proactively connect families to services and prevent unnecessary involvement in the child welfare system.
How does sudden income loss impact child maltreatment risk?
Learn from a research study that examines how sudden drops in income can contribute to the risk of child maltreatment.
What lessons can we learn from ICWA courts?
Learn how principles of the Indian Child Welfare Act are carried out in ICWA courts and their impact on permanency and reunification.
