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.
Workforce and organizational capacity
Which resources can help strengthen agency responses to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders?
This self-assessment tool and related resource list help child protection agencies support children and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
How can child protection agencies better address fetal alcohol spectrum disorders?
Child welfare professionals play a key role in meeting the needs of children and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
How can child protection agencies use safety science to promote a safety culture?
Explore ways that agencies can implement the principles of safety science to encourage a workplace culture of safety and trust.
How is safety science being applied to critical incident reviews?
Learn how applying safety science to critical incident and child fatality reviews can enhance accountability and a workplace safety culture.
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 has Jefferson County, Colo., maintained a stable child welfare workforce?
Learn about the strategies implemented in Jefferson County, Colorado, to maintain and strengthen its child welfare workforce.
How has Hamilton County, Ohio, reduced child welfare staff vacancies?
Learn about the strategies implemented in Hamilton County, Ohio, to reduce staff vacancies in its child protection agency.
How can child protection agencies recruit and train supportive families for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care?
Explore how child protection agencies can recruit and train affirming families to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ youth in foster care.
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.