How Oregon DHS engages community in Continuous Quality Improvement
This map tool helps public agencies, like Oregon DHS, engage their constituents to tailor services to the needs of individual communities.
Child safety
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.
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.
