Finding permanent homes for older youth in foster care can be challenging. These youth can face barriers to adoption, such as perceived behavioral issues or worries about attachment, and often transition to adulthood without permanent connections. This leaves them without the … Read More
Child Welfare Information Gateway
A Snapshot of States’ Child Welfare Data Systems of Record
What is the status of states’ systems of record? We asked states to describe the child welfare information system that staff use to report to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS). We refer to this system as … Read More
The What, Why, and How of Collecting and Analyzing Demographic Data to Improve Equity in Child Welfare
Introduction This brief summarizes practices related to collecting detailed demographic data—such as race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression—and other data to measure equity in child welfare. We compiled these data practices from an environmental scan of academic … Read More
Improving Services for Expectant and Parenting Youth in Care
Entering and navigating the child welfare system can be stressful and confusing for young people separated from their families. It can be even more challenging for young people who are parents, are pregnant, or are expecting. Expectant and parenting youth … Read More