What are some considerations when implementing Nurse-Family Partnership?
Learn how the Nurse-Family Partnership home visiting program can generate positive outcomes as it offers support to new mothers.
Physical health
Do higher standards of proof for child abuse and neglect impact rates of substantiation?
Learn about findings from a study that examines the outcomes related to having higher standards of proof for substantiation.
Do prior maltreatment reports serve as a risk factor for child fatalities?
Learn from a study that examines the relationship between nonfatal maltreatment allegations and child fatalities in young children.
Do sentinel injuries predict later physical abuse in infants?
Learn from a study that examines the relationship between previously reported sentinel injuries and later physical abuse in infants.
Upstream investment in children and families pays off
This resource highlights the tremendous costs of child abuse and neglect and the benefits of investing in programs aimed at children and families.
Are Universal Mandatory Reporting policies effective in identifying child physical abuse?
Learn findings from a study that examined the efficacy of Universal Mandatory Reporting policies in identifying victims of physical abuse.
How can jurisdictions ensure consistent health care access for children and youth in foster care?
States can ensure consistent health care coverage for children in foster care by implementing continuous eligibility for Medcaid or CHIP.
How can Medicaid-funded services support children, youth, and families involved with child protection?
This brief describes Medicaid financing and covered services for children involved with a child protection agency.
What are promising practices for using Medicaid State Plan Amendments and waivers to address the needs of children and youth in foster care?
Learn how the use of Medicaid state plan amendments and waivers can support children in foster care.
How can Medicaid support the treatment costs for youth in residential programs?
This brief describes how Medicaid funds can support residential treatment programs and outlines considerations for FFPSA implementation.
