Do gaps in data negatively impact children with complex medical needs?
Learn from a study that provides insight on child protection agencies that provide care to children with complex medical needs.
Research
How have rates of infant investigations due to reports from medical professionals changed over time?
Explore trends in child abuse and neglect investigations of infants due to reports from medical professionals.
How does academic achievement differ for children in kinship vs. non-kin out-of-home care?
Explore how math and reading scores compare among elementary school children in various out-of-home placement settings.
How do LGBTQ+ youth and youth of color experience social support after leaving foster care?
Learn from a study that found lower reported levels of social support among both LGBTQ+ and Black youth who are alumni of foster care.
How can people with lived experience be most effectively involved in systems change?
Learn lessons from a research report that are adaptable to child welfare on how to successfully engage people with lived experience.
The effects of child poverty reductions on child protective services involvement
How would reducing child poverty affect referrals to CPS and foster care placements? Would it reduce racial disproportionality? Learn more.
What are key research gaps in the child welfare field?
Learn findings from a national survey in which stakeholders identified important evidence gaps in child welfare research.
Does limiting government surveillance compromise child safety?
Understand how the COVID-19 shutdown resulted in limited surveillance without compromising child safety in New York City.
Do kinship navigation programs impact permanency and equity for youth?
Learn findings from a study that analyzed permanency and equity outcome data for families that received kinship navigation services.
How can the collection, analysis, and reporting of demographic data support children and families?
Learn how using demographic data can address inequities in child welfare and help to tailor and improve services.
