Can you share a summary of child welfare consent decrees?
This document provides information on which jurisdictions are operating under a consent decree, which are pending, and which have exited.
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What safety and risk assessment tools are used in tribal child welfare?
This information packet provides an overview of the tools tribal child welfare agencies use to assess safety of the children in their care.
What are the elements of an effective hotline system?
Hotline systems provide the first contact between the public and the child protection agency; this strategy brief outlines key elements.
How do we move past crisis mode and develop policies to help our agency thrive?
Preventing crisis demands swift action followed by policy creation informed by data analysis, research evidence and workload management.
Are there good examples of how child welfare agencies are collaborating with law enforcement?
One of the most important partnerships child welfare agencies can build is a meaningful collaboration with their police departments.
Are there resources that can help us think more strategically about financing child welfare services?
This list presents resources related to funding child welfare services, including challenges and recent funding trends.
How can we help prevent pregnancy for youth in care?
Explore strategies, jurisdictional examples and resources for making progress in reducing unplanned teen pregnancy among youth in care.
Is devoting resources to rigorous evaluation worthwhile?
Determining the effectiveness of your policies, programs, or practices can inform decisions about how best to use limited resources.
What are key considerations for the consent decree process?
Learn from the collective experiences of child welfare agencies that have exited or are currently under consent decrees.
What can you tell us about the Parent-Child Assistance Program?
This home visiting program in Washington state serves high-risk mothers who abuse alcohol and drugs during pregnancy.