What are some evidence-based interventions to prevent and mitigate the effects of prenatal substance exposure?
Learn about evidence-based strategies to mitigate effects of prenatal substance exposure during prenatal, birth, and postpartum periods.
Child safety
How is the practice of hidden foster care inconsistent with federal policy and harmful to children and families?
Learn how the practice of hidden foster care can cause harm to families and why it should be avoided.
How can Plans of Safe Care help infants and families affected by prenatal substance exposure?
Learn about strategies for implementing Plans of Safe Care for infants with prenatal substance exposure.
Thriving Families, Safer Children, Supportive Communities
Learn how communities are engaging effectively with lived experience, addressing the system and investing in families.
How can screening threshold analyses inform improved intake decisions?
Learn from an analysis that evaluated the accuracy of decisions of a central hotline to screen in or screen out reports that come in.
Family First Prevention Services Act
This law provides opportunities for states and tribes to better serve children and families by preventing the need for foster care and supporting better outcomes for children in care. Explore these resources to learn more.
What is a well-functioning child protection agency?
This white paper outlines the purpose and responsibilities of a well-functioning child protection agency.
Investing in Equity: Sustaining hope for children and families
Investing in families means strengthening them, not separating them unnecessarily. Explore our signature report to learn more.
How can the child welfare system protect young people from commercial sexual exploitation?
Learn how child protection agencies and partner systems can best support youth who are victims or at risk of sex trafficking.
Are home visiting programs effective in reducing child maltreatment?
Learn about home visiting models that are effective in reducing child maltreatment.
