Summary of child welfare class action litigation
This comprehensive list of class action litigation brought forward by or on behalf of children in foster care has been updated for 2026.
Resources
How can child protection agencies support quality supervision?
Explore how investing in training and support for supervisors in child protection agencies contributes to improved outcomes.
How does homelessness and housing instability impact families involved with child welfare?
Explore the roles that child protection agencies have in connecting families to services that address homelessness and housing instability.
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.
What are some examples of safety and risk assessments?
This information packet provides an overview of the tools that child protection agencies use most often to assess the safety of children.
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.
How can families affected by substance use disorder safely stay together?
Investing in healing interventions for families affected by substance use disorder can promote recovery and mitigate family separation.
How can child protection agencies deepen partnerships with birth parents to advance systems change?
In this Q&A, David Sanders is interviewed about how child welfare agencies can improve their partnerships with birth parents.
Healing, culture are key for award-winning mother
Shana King received a 2016 Casey Excellence for Children Award for birth parent. Nominate a hero like her for the 2017 awards.
A Declaration of Hope: 2014 Signature Report
The power to build hope rests in the collective will of a community and its families. Because of this, we need to understand the interdependencies among families, neighborhoods, schools, local businesses, law enforcement, churches and nonprofits.
Comparison of Experiences in Differential Response Implementation
This report provides a snapshot of considerations to help child welfare jurisdictions in planning and communicating the DR approach to stakeholders.
Tools
Explore these tools to help build Communities of Hope.
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