How can the system of care approach improve outcomes for children and families involved with child welfare?
Understand how the system of care approach brings together an array of partners to support children’s behavioral health needs.
Child safety
Do treatment disparities exist among child welfare-involved caregivers?
Learn from a study examining racial disparities in treatment for CPS-involved caregivers with mental health or substance use disorders.
How can investigation, removal, and placement processes be more trauma-informed?
Explore strategies of trauma-sensitive casework practices when investigations, removals, and placements are necessary.
Do racial disparities play a role in child abuse detection?
Learn from a research study of pediatric trauma incidents that analyzed incidents of child abuse found racial disparities.
How do economic supports benefit families and communities?
Explore the latest research connecting the provision of economic supports with improved child and family well-being.
Analysis of state definitions of child neglect
A review of child abuse and neglect definitions in state statutes found they vary widely and may contribute to unnecessary CPS intervention.
What are some evidence-based programs that help promote safety, permanency, and well-being?
This information packet provides information about evidence-informed programs that aim to keep children safe and families together.
Do Infant-Toddler Court Teams impact permanency outcomes for families?
Learn from a study that compares permanency outcomes for families with and without Infant-Toddler Court Team involvement.
Can trauma symptoms predict placement instability?
Learn from a study that examines the relationship between trauma screening and the likelihood of multiple foster care placements.
What do we know about family resource centers?
Explore the key elements and effectiveness of community-based resource hubs known as family resource centers.
How can child protection agencies use telehealth to increase service access for children and families?
Explore how telehealth can give children and families involved in child welfare access to essential physical and behavioral health services.
How does Kentucky’s child welfare agency collaborate to prevent foster care and support family well-being?
This jurisdictional scan profiles how Kentucky is collaborating across agencies to support and fund prevention services for families.
