How can supportive housing help improve outcomes for families in the child welfare system?
Explore key components of supportive housing programs and evidence of their effectiveness with child welfare-involved families.
Prevention
Prevention
The current child welfare system is rooted in investigation as a response to children who already may have experienced abuse or neglect. In this construct, safety is defined as keeping children safe from further maltreatment after they experience harm. However, […]
Substance Use Disorder
Raising safe and healthy children can be difficult for any parent, but parents affected by substance use disorders can find it especially challenging to meet the basic physical, psychological, and emotional needs of their children. And often, the devastation of […]
What are kinship navigator programs?
This strategy brief provides information about key elements of kinship navigator programs, jurisdictional examples, and evaluation outcomes.
How have agencies moved from evidence to action?
This webinar series details how two jurisdictions have approached evidence-based practice implementation in preparation for Family First.
How did NYC implement the Safe Sleep Initiative to reduce child fatalities?
NYC found that a combination of community engagement and parent education was effective in reducing sleep-related infant deaths.
How are agencies gearing up for Family First?
This webinar shares key elements of FFPSA and approaches from two states in reducing reliance on congregate care and advancing prevention.
Which home visiting programs are effective in reducing child maltreatment?
This information packet features five home visiting program models that have been found to be effective in reducing child maltreatment.
Are home visiting programs effective in reducing child maltreatment?
Home visiting programs can provide parents with the necessary tools, support, and knowledge to keep children safe and prevent future harm.
If I knew then what I know now: Seven strategies to reduce child abuse and neglect fatalities
Drawing on his experience as a child welfare leader, David Sanders offers recommendations for reducing child abuse and neglect fatalities.