State Data
Explore data about state approaches, children in care, and how money is invested in foster care vs. preventive and permanency services.
Data
Native American and Alaska Native children data trends
This data overview looks at trends for American Indian/Alaska Native children in care nationally, and in California and Washington.
How can becoming a data-driven agency help to prioritize work and measure impact?
These two brief videos underscore how being a data-driven system can help staff with decision-making and prioritization.
What are some ways to create a safety culture?
These two short videos featuring experts on safety offer insights on how to promote a culture around safety within child welfare agencies.
Building the bridge
A study of high service users among youth in foster care in Tennessee and Florida using linked Medicaid and child welfare data.
Moving Hope Forward
Our 2018 signature report explores how communities are building hope for children and families though innovation, knowledge and shared commitment.
Considerations for Implementing Predictive Analytics in Child Welfare
Interviews with state guardianship experts and a policy analysis reveal variations in state subsidy rates and strategies for effective use of guardianship as a permanency option.
The Community Opportunity Map
This interactive tool highlights the aspects of communities associated with safe children and strong families. Learn more about yours.
Addressing Unaddressed Needs: Helping Agencies Target Services to Children and Caregivers in Child Welfare
Children and caregivers in the child welfare system have a high degree of unmet service needs.
Using place-based data to help keep kids safe
Geographic analysis techniques and other tools can be useful to improve outcomes and inform community-building efforts.