The Survey of Youth Transitioning from Foster Care (SYTFC) collected information from youth currently and formerly in foster care in two states who were at risk for human trafficking experiences based on their demographic characteristics, maltreatment allegations, and removal and … Read More
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State of Babies Yearbook 2022
Babies Are Born With Unlimited Potential The story of America’s babies has never been more important. The State of Babies Yearbook: 2022 makes clear that our nation’s systems have not ensured all babies have the supports they need to thrive. A nation … Read More
Children and COVID-19: State Data Report:
Powerpoint information as presented – recapping data from states on COVID-19. A Joint Report from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association: Summary of Publicly Reported Data from 49 states, NYC, DC, PR, and GU. Version: 5/5/22. … Read More
April Is National Child Abuse Prevention Month
Every April, the Children’s Bureau observes National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) to raise public awareness of child abuse and neglect, recommit efforts and resources aimed at protecting children and strengthening families, and promote community involvement through activities that support … Read More
Child Opportunity Index
This Valuable Data Tool Informs Policies that Shape Child Opportunity Jan 25, 2022, 11:00 AM, Posted by Dolores Acevedo-Garcia Millions of children live in neighborhoods with limited access to safe housing, green space, or good schools. Data can inform efforts by … Read More
Addressing Structural Racism Through Equitable Policy Making for Black Families
Source: Child Trends This issue brief series identifies key information and opportunities for consideration by policymakers, researchers, practitioners, philanthropists, and others interested in supporting the progress of Black families and children—and, by extension, the country as a whole. The series … Read More
State-level Data for Understanding Child Welfare in the United States
This comprehensive child welfare resource provides state and national data on child maltreatment, foster care, kinship caregiving, and adoption from foster care. The data are essential to help policymakers understand how many children and youth came in contact with the child welfare system, and why. … Read More
National Quality Improvement Center Collaborative Community Court Teams
The Center for Children and Family Futures (CCFF) just released two briefs highlighting the efforts of these teams to improve safety, permanency, well-being, and recovery. The Program Summary Brief focuses on implementation strategies, accomplishments, and lessons. The Evaluation Summary Brief, … Read More
Child Maltreatment Report 2020
This report presents national data about child abuse and neglect known to child protective services agencies in the United States during federal fiscal year 2020. Release date: January 2022. Child Maltreatment 2020 is the latest edition of the annual Child … Read More
My Community Cares – Transforming Child Welfare Systems
How does My Community Cares in Louisiana build strong neighborhoods that keep families together? My Community Cares (MCC) is a community-driven approach that strives to bring together community members and agencies committed to a shared vision of promoting child and … Read More