Cultivating Hope: Progress from child welfare to child and family well-being
Far fewer children live in foster care than 20 years ago. Learn about progress toward child and family well-being in our 2026 Signature Report.
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How can child protection agencies and faith-based organizations work together to meet family needs?
Key partnership strategies continue to evolve from a focus on foster care and adoption to prevention-oriented and family-support efforts.
Why should child protection agencies and faith-based organizations partner to support children and families?
Many reasons exist for child protection agencies and faith-based organizations to serve together to keep children safe and families strong.
How has Osage Nation done “whatever it takes” to keep children safe within their families and community?
Osage Nation’s Indian Child Welfare program prioritizes prevention strategies that maintain family integrity and respect tribal values.
How are jurisdictions building community pathways to prevention services through Family First?
Learn how several jurisdictions are leveraging the Family First Prevention Services Act to serve families through community organizations.
How can child protection agencies partner with other sectors to transform mandated reporting?
Explore the steps child protection agencies can take to build strong partnerships aimed at transforming mandated reporting in their communities.
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.
How is mandated reporting being transformed in California?
Learn how California is transforming the state’s mandated reporting policies 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.