Why is it imperative to minimize children’s time away from family?
Learn why minimizing time children spend away from family and implementing timely permanency strategies are critical to child well-being.
Research
What do we know about family resource centers? (APPENDIX)
Explore a summary of research on the outcomes and effectiveness of family resource centers around the country.
Creating healing pathways for children with behavioral health needs
This report provides key considerations for jurisdictions grappling with the intersection of behavioral health needs and child welfare system.
How the Pelican Center used the Community Opportunity Map to support students in Louisiana
This map tool helps public-private partnerships create precise, local strategic plans to invest in hope and improve education for youth.
How Families Forward Virginia used the Community Opportunity Map to build a Family Resource Center network
This map tool helps public-private partnerships create precise, local strategic plans to invest in hope and support families.
How our San Antonio foster care staff used the Community Opportunity Map to support families
This map tool helps direct service providers to better understand the neighborhoods where their clients live and support families.
Do gaps in data negatively impact children with complex medical needs?
Learn from a study that provides insight on child protection agencies that provide care to children with complex medical needs.
How can the child welfare system help youth and families access needed technology?
Learn about resources to help connect youth in foster care and their families with needed technology.
Why should child protection agencies engage and involve all fathers?
Explore why it is important for child protection agencies to involve and engage with fathers and how barriers to doing so can be addressed.
How do case outcomes differ based on child maltreatment referral source?
Explore outcomes from research looking at child maltreatment referral sources by profession.