SafeCare: Evidence-based Neglect Prevention Model Shows Effectiveness with American Indians
This study evaluates SafeCare, a home-visiting model that addresses child neglect, the most common form of maltreatment.
Research
Making the Case for Early Childhood Intervention in Child Welfare: A Research and Practice Brief
The number of youth in foster care nationally has declined over the past decade, but similar declines have not occurred for children under 6.
The Multi-Site Accelerated Permanency Project Technical Report: 12-Month Permanency Outcomes
This project was developed to increase legal permanency rates for older youth in foster care through the use of Permanency Roundtables.
Examination of Judicial Practice in Placement Review Hearings
This study provides further indication of the need for judicial leadership in instituting high-quality hearing practice to improve outcomes for youth.
Evaluation of Los Angeles DCFS Emergency Response Coaching
This report describes an evaluation of the Los Angeles Department of Child and Family Services Emergency Response Coaching Program.
Michigan, Texas Foster Care Alumni Study Technical Reports: Outcomes at age 23 and 24
The State Foster Care Alumni Study examined demographics, maltreatment history, foster care experiences and outcomes for Texas and Michigan alumni.
Permanency Roundtable Project Reports
The Permanency Roundtable Project is a collaboration of the Georgia Department of Human Services, Casey Family Programs and Care Solutions, Inc.
American Indian Title IV-E Application Planning Process: Tribal Progress, Challenges and Recommendations
This report provides a lens on the American Indian Title IV-E grantee planning process during winter 2012.
Comparison of Experiences in Differential Response Implementation
This report provides a snapshot of considerations to help child welfare jurisdictions in planning and communicating the DR approach to stakeholders.
Shifting Resources to Achieve Better Outcomes for Children and Families
As a guide to work in finance reform and evidence-based practice, this report describes new ways that smart investments are being applied in child welfare.
Foster Care Redesign in Duval and Alachua Counties: An Implementation Assessment and Research Chronicle
This assessment looks at how two counties shifted from emphasizing foster care as a first option to offering family preservation services.
Mental Health, Ethnicity, Sexuality and Spirituality Among Youth in Foster Care
Interviewers surveyed 188 adolescents in care, including questions on mental health, spirituality, ethnic identity, gender identity and sexual orientation.
