How did Virginia safely reduce the number of children in congregate care?
This strategy brief describes the key strategies and lessons learned that Virginia employed to reduce reliance on congregate care.
Child safety
Supporting Sustained Permanency Webinar
This webinar series will provide constituents’ perspectives and jurisdictional approaches on sustaining permanency, information on re-entry rates, funding opportunities and practical recommendations to support sustained permanency. The webinar will be offered in two parts on June 7 and June 28.
What do we know about birth match?
A few jurisdictions are using birth match as a data-based strategy to predict future risk and harm of infants, but ethical tensions exist.
Moving Hope Forward: 2018 Signature Report
Our 2018 signature report explores how communities are building hope for children and families though innovation, knowledge and shared commitment.
Considerations for Implementing Predictive Analytics in Child Welfare
This brief highlights considerations for child welfare agencies as they engage in predictive analytics.
A natural fit: How aligned services keep children and families together in Jacksonville
Learn how Family Support Services of North Florida has combined forces with local partners to build a Community of Hope in Jacksonville.
Is there an effective policy framework for oversight and monitoring of the use of psychotropic medication by youth in out-of-home care?
Given the high rate of psychotropic medication use by youth in out-of-home care, it is vital to establish effective oversight plans.
Implementing Evidence-Based Child Welfare: The New York City Experience
This report describes the New York City Administration for Children’s Services experience incorporating 11 evidence-based and evidence-informed practice models into its continuum of preventive services.
Supporting Lifelong Families: Steps Child Welfare Agencies Can Take to Prevent Children From Re-entering Foster Care
This action plan highlights the actions child welfare leaders can take to reduce re-entries into foster care and support long-term permanency.
New report highlights the innovative Gainesville Community of Hope in Florida
Innovative work in Gainesville, Florida has led to a significant decrease in the number of maltreated youth.
