7 to 1: federal investments in child welfare
Transforming child welfare begins with more effective investments.
Finance reform
Pioneering demonstration projects reshape foster care, child welfare
In this video, see how Lorain County took on the challenge of reforming how it spent child welfare money.
A Decade of Hope: 2015 Signature Report
Our 2015 signature report profiles communities across America that are keeping children safe and families strong, demonstrating that hope is an action word.
Smart Spending for Better Outcomes
We can make more effective investments to ensure better outcomes for our most vulnerable children.
A Declaration of Hope: 2014 Signature Report
The power to build hope rests in the collective will of a community and its families. Because of this, we need to understand the interdependencies among families, neighborhoods, schools, local businesses, law enforcement, churches and nonprofits.
The Potential for Cost Savings from Home Visiting Due to Reductions in Child Maltreatment
Evidence-based home visiting shows potential to prevent maltreatment, which has significant societal costs.
Smarter investments keep children safe: The Child and Family Services Improvement Act expanded the authority to grant waivers to provisions of Title IV-E
The 2012 Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act has set the stage for important and meaningful improvements to child welfare in America.
Permanency, Partnership and Perseverance: Lessons from the California Residential Based Services Reform Project
The California Legislature authorized a project in 2007 to reform the state’s group care system. This 2013 report evaluates the project’s results.
