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The following Information Gateway materials were made available at the Permanency Innovations Initiative Grantee Meeting held November 14-16, 2011, in Falls Church, VA.
| Acts of Omission : An Overview of Child Neglect | |
| Series Title: | Bulletins for Professionals |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 350KB) |
| Year Published: | 2001 - 10 pages |
| This In Focus report provides an overview of the causes and consequences of child neglect. Legal definitions, the characteristics of neglected children and their families, intervention strategies, and the status of child neglect research are discussed. The briefing examines the relationships between neglect and poverty, substance abuse, and domestic violence. | |
| Addressing Racial Disproportionality in Child Welfare | |
| Series Title: | Issue Briefs |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 391KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2011 - 28 pages |
| Focuses on some promising practices from around the country that agencies and jurisdictions have implemented to respond to racial disproportionality in child welfare. The brief looks at the various decision points in the child welfare process where overrepresentation (or underrepresentation) of different racial or ethnic groups may occur and notes promising programs that address disproportionality at those decision points. The issue brief explores disproportionality in terms of prevalence, community development and prevention, reporting and screening, investigation and assessment, service provision, permanency for children in out-of-home care, across the stages of child welfare, States' efforts, and strategies and research. | |
| Addressing the Needs of Young Children in Child Welfare: Part C -- Early Intervention Services | |
| Series Title: | Bulletins for Professionals |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 267KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2007 - 16 pages |
| The Part C referral provisions in CAPTA and IDEA offer child welfare administrators an opportunity to expand the array of supports and resources for young children and their caregivers in order to enhance child well-being. This bulletin provides examples of State efforts to implement the new referral provisions and provides lessons learned about accessing early intervention services for children and families identified by the child welfare system. It includes background information about child welfare and early intervention, promising strategies, funding strategies, resources, and contact information for State and local programs. | |
| Alternative Responses to Child Maltreatment : Findings from NCANDS | |
| Author(s): | United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation., Walter R. McDonald and Associates. Shusterman, Hollinshead, Fluke, Yuan |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 1,290KB) |
| Year Published: | 2005 - 69 pages |
| This report is the second in a series of three reports, based on the Secondary Analysis On Child Abuse and Neglect Topics of Current Policy Interest. This research examined case-level data reported to the National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) by six States Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, Oklahoma, and Wyoming that offered both alternative response and traditional investigation. Case characteristics, circumstances of reports, and outcomes were examined for 313,838 children of whom 140,072 received an alternative response during 2002. Overall, the findings from the included States indicate that the use of alternative response was either increasing or ... | |
| Best practice/next practice : family-centered child welfare, Winter 2002 : trauma and child welfare. | |
| Author(s): | National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice |
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| Year Published: | 2002 - 24 pages |
| This edition of the biannual newsletter of the National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice examines the impact of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on children, families, and professionals in the child welfare system. The articles highlight the effects of personal loss, economic recession, and state funding shifts on individuals and families who were under stress before the traumatic event. Emphasis is placed on the ways in which child welfare agencies can plan to address the needs of affected children and parents. Responses from the New York City Administration for Children and Families and foster care agencies across ... | |
| Caseload and Workload Management | |
| Series Title: | Issue Briefs |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway. |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 659KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2010 - 19 pages |
| Discusses the problems of large caseloads and workloads for child welfare workers and examines the benefits of caseload and workload management. Catalysts and motivating factors for managing caseloads and workloads are reviewed in the context of workload studies and other tools. Strategies for caseload and workload management are provided, along with State and local examples of caseload and workload strategies. Links to organizations and resources are included. | |
| Child Neglect Demonstration Projects: Synthesis of Lessons Learned | |
| Series Title: | Grantee Lessons Learned |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 248KB) |
| Year Published: | 2004 - 13 pages |
| In 1996 and 1997, the Children's Bureau funded 10 demonstration projects to address the prevention, intervention, and treatment needs of neglected children and their families. These projects implemented and evaluated a wide variety of service strategies with large numbers of children and families. Programs varied considerably in terms of theoretical model (psychosocial or ecological), target population, location (in-home or out-of-home), duration, and intensity. This publication provides an overview of services and outcomes, common challenges and successful strategies, and lessons learned for the 10 projects. Specific project and contact information is provided in the appendix for readers interested in learning more ... | |
| Child Maltreatment 2009: Summary of Key Findings | |
| Series Title: | Numbers and Trends |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway. |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 155KB) |
| Year Published: | 2011 - 4 pages |
| This factsheet presents excerpts from Child Maltreatment 2009, a report based on data submissions by State child protective services (CPS) agencies for Federal fiscal year (FFY) 2009. | |
| Child maltreatment and substance abuse : research guiding practice. | |
| Author(s): | American Humane Association. |
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| Year Published: | 2005 - 80 pages |
| This issue of Protecting Children is dedicated to American Humane's federal grant project, the Rocky Mountain Quality Improvement Center (RMQIC). The RMQIC funded four sites in the Rocky Mountain region to test innovative approaches to effectively serve families who are struggling with child maltreatment and substance abuse issues. Topics in this issue include: Child safety in homes where there is parental substance abuse; Serving American Indian families with substance abuse and child neglect issues; Improving collaboration between the courts, child protective services, and substance abuse treatment providers; Treating mothers with substance abuse problems and their children; and Fetal alcohol spectrum ... | |
| Child Protection in Families Experiencing Domestic Violence | |
| Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, Caliber Associates. Bragg |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 3,360KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart Order CD (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2003 - 108 pages |
| Domestic violence is a devastating social problem that affects every segment of the population. While system responses are primarily targeted towards adult victims of abuse, increasing attention is now focused on the children who witness domestic violence. Studies estimate that 10 to 20 percent of children are at risk for exposure to domestic violence. Research also indicates children exposed to domestic violence are at an increased risk of being abused or neglected, and that a majority of studies reveal there are adult and child victims in 30 to 60 percent of families who experience domestic violence. This manual provides background ... | |
| Child Protective Services: A Guide for Caseworkers. 2003 | |
| Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect DePanfilis, Salus |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 4,470KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2003 - 141 pages |
| This manual examines the roles and responsibilities of child protective services (CPS) workers. It describes the purposes, key decisions, and issues of each stage of the CPS process: intake, initial assessment/investigation, family assessment, case planning, service provision, evaluation of family progress and case closure. The manual also covers strategies for casework supervision, training, and support. Appendices include a glossary of terms, resource listings of selected national organizations, State toll-free telephone numbers for reporting child abuse, and the National Association of Social Workers Code of Ethics. 8 tables and 173 references. | |
| Child Welfare Casework With Nonresident Fathers of Children in Foster Care | |
| Author(s): | United States. Administration for Children and Families., United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 163KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2006 - 8 pages |
| Most children in foster care are not living with their fathers at the time they are removed from their homes, and once in substitute care, these children may experience even less contact with their nonresident fathers. Yet fathers and their relatives represent half of a child's potential family connections and kin resources. If ignored, important social or financial support for the child may be missed as permanency planning is conducted. Fathers or their relatives may be potential substitute caregivers for the child, may support a reunification plan with child support, respite or other assistance, or may voluntarily relinquish parental rights ... | |
| Child Welfare Systems of Care Tools and Products | |
| Author(s): | National Technical Assistance and Evaluation Center for Systems of Care. |
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| Year Published: | 2011 - 0 page |
| Electronic copies of products developed by the National Technical Assistance and Evaluation Center for Systems of Care including: evaluation reports; a Policy Action Guide with fillable forms in PDF and Word; short action briefs on family involvement, establishing partnerships in child welfare, gaining staff buy-in, and leadership development; and infrastructure toolkits on various topics around implementing a System of Care. Distributed on a flash drive. | |
| Concurrent Planning: What the Evidence Shows | |
| Series Title: | Issue Briefs |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 462KB) |
| Year Published: | 2012 - 15 pages |
| Explores research and practice on concurrent planning, which is an approach that involves considering all reasonable options for permanency at the earliest possible point following a child's entry into foster care. This issue brief reports on how the practice of concurrent planning has evolved over the last decade, what the Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSRs) have shown regarding concurrent planning, and the research literature on concurrent planning. Two State examples associated with the successful planning and implementation of concurrent planning in public agencies are presented. | |
| A Coordinated Response to Child Abuse and Neglect: The Foundation for Practice | |
| Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect Goldman, Salus, Wolcott, Kennedy |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 4,110KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2003 - 114 pages |
| Written for new child protective services (CPS) caseworkers, professionals working with children and families, other professionals and concerned community members, this manual addresses the definition, scope, causes, and consequences of child abuse and neglect. It presents an overview of prevention efforts and the child protection process from identification and reporting through investigation and assessment to service provision and case closure. This manual is intended to accompany each profession-specific manual in the User Manual Series. Appendices include a glossary of terms, resource listings of selected national organizations concerned with child maltreatment, and State toll-free child abuse reporting numbers. 150 references. | |
| Decision-Making in Unsubstantiated Child Protective Services Cases: Synthesis of Recent Research | |
| Series Title: | Grantee Lessons Learned |
| Author(s): | Children's Bureau (DHHS) |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 265KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2003 - 14 pages |
| This paper synthesizes the findings of three Children's Bureau funded research grants on unsubstantiated child protective services (CPS) cases. It specifically addresses the case, decision-maker, organizational, and external factors that influence the decision to substantiate or unsubstantiate a CPS referral and how that decision impacts outcomes for children. Researchers' suggestions for practical implications and future research also are presented. 1 table, 1 figure. | |
| Domestic Violence and the Child Welfare System | |
| Series Title: | Bulletins for Professionals |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 1,359KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2009 - 14 pages |
| System responses to domestic violence have typically been targeted toward adult victims of abuse. However, increased attention is now being focused on children who witness domestic violence. This bulletin addresses the impact of domestic violence on children and the resulting implications on professional practice. Resources such as websites and additional publications are also provided for further information. | |
| Differential Response to Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect | |
| Series Title: | Issue Briefs |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway. |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 254KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2008 - 26 pages |
| A growing number of State and local child protective services (CPS) agencies are employing some form of differential response. In these systems, families reported for suspected child abuse or neglect may receive either a traditional investigation or an assessment alternative, depending on the severity of the allegation and other considerations. This issue brief for child welfare administrators and policymakers provides an overview of differential response, highlights lessons learned through research and experience, and offers some guiding principles for implementation. | |
| Drug Testing in Child Welfare: Practice and Policy Considerations. | |
| Author(s): | National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare., United States. Children's Bureau., United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Young |
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| Year Published: | 2010 - 49 pages |
| The purpose of this paper is to guide child welfare agency policymakers in developing practice and policy protocols regarding the use of drug testing in child welfare practice. This guidance describes the practice and policy issues that policymakers must address to include drug testing in the comprehensive assessment and monitoring that child welfare agencies provide. The paper focuses primarily on drug testing of parents who come to the attention of child welfare agencies and courts through reports of child abuse or neglect. However, court practices and policies might use testing in other child welfare contexts. For example, drug testing might ... | |
| Enhancing Permanency for Older Youth in Out-Of-Home Care | |
| Series Title: | Bulletins for Professionals |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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| Year Published: | 2006 - 14 pages |
| Finding permanent families for older children and youth in out-of-home care continues to be a challenge for child welfare professionals. Many States and local jurisdictions have begun to implement programs specifically designed to help these youth establish permanent connections. This bulletin addresses the specific challenges of permanency planning with older youth, discussing the importance of focusing on older youth, barriers to permanency, strategies for successful permanency planning, and promising programs. A list of resources for further information is provided. | |
| Executive Summary of the Third National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect | |
| Author(s): | Sedlak, Broadhurst |
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| Year Published: | 1996 - 24 pages |
| This report presents a synopsis of the background and objectives of the Third National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect (NIS-3), its design and methods, and its key findings. The NIS-3 findings are based on a nationally representative sample of over 5,600 professionals in 42 counties. NIS-3 used the harm and endangered standards to provide insights into the incidence and distribution of child maltreatment and into changes in incidence since the previous study. Results indicate that the incidence of child abuse has increased since the last incidence study was conducted in 1986, the total number of abused and neglected ... | |
| Exploring Differential Response: One Pathway Toward Reforming Child Welfare. | |
| Author(s): | Thompson, Conley, Oritz, Kirk |
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| Year Published: | 2008 - 104 pages |
| This second double issue on differential response discusses practice, policy, and research related to understanding and implementing a differential response approach as an alternative to traditional investigations into child abuse or neglect. It begins by explaining that differential response focuses on partnering with families to provide services that meet their needs while dismissing the labels of perpetrator and victim and removing the determination or finding. Following articles summarize key findings for the 2006 National Study on Differential Response in Child Welfare; findings from the Parent Support Outreach Project, a pilot project in Minnesota that created a preventive pathway for families; ... | |
| Family Engagement | |
| Series Title: | Bulletins for Professionals |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway. |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 328KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2010 - 17 pages |
| Describes the benefits of family engagement in the child welfare system. This bulletin for professional child welfare caseworkers discusses ways to achieve meaningful family engagement, specific strategies that reflect family engagement, and examples of State and local child welfare programs that have achieved success with engaging families. | |
| Family Reunification: What the Evidence Shows | |
| Series Title: | Issue Briefs |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 257KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2011 - 20 pages |
| Family reunification, the process of returning children in temporary out-of-home care to their families of origin, is the most common goal and outcome for children in out-of-home care. This issue brief examines States' successes and challenges related to family reunification, as documented in the Federal Child and Family Services Reviews; reviews research regarding factors contributing to timely, stable reunifications; offers specific program examples that illustrate these factors; and uses all of the above to suggest several guiding principles for practice in this critical area of permanency planning. | |
| Foster Care Statistics 2009 | |
| Series Title: | Numbers and Trends |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 212KB) |
| Year Published: | 2011 - 12 pages |
| This factsheet provides the most recent national statistical estimates for children in foster care from fiscal year (FY) 2009 and also provides earlier data from FY 2000 to allow for some estimate of trends over time. Data were obtained from the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS). AFCARS collects information on all children in foster care for whom State child welfare agencies have responsibility for placement, care, or supervision and on children who are adopted with public child welfare. Data show that on September 30, 2009, there were an estimated 423,773 children in foster care. | |
| How Federal Legislation Impacts Child Welfare Service Delivery | |
| Series Title: | Factsheets |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 522KB) |
| Year Published: | 2012 - 14 pages |
| This factsheet provides an overview of the process by which legislative actions and policy changes at the Federal level impact State and Tribal child welfare systems and service delivery. Links to pertinent resources are provided for each step of the process. | |
| How to work with your court : a guide for child welfare agency administrators. 2nd ed. | |
| Author(s): | Hardin, Rauber |
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| Year Published: | 2004 - 168 pages |
| Federal laws such as the Adoption Assistance and Child Welfare Act of 1980 and the Adoption and Safe Families Act increased the role of courts in the implementation of child welfare cases to ensure that agencies are achieving permanency for children. This book for child welfare administrators explains how to establish effective and efficient relationships between their agency and the courts. Tips are provided for meeting with judges to resolve administrative problems, cooperating with other key court staff, working on joint projects with the court, and informing judges and agency attorneys about child welfare service delivery issues. Supervisors also must ... | |
| Improving Child Welfare Outcomes Through Systems of Care : Building the Infrastructure, a Guide for Communities. | |
| Author(s): | Technical Assistance and Evaluation Center for Systems of Care., United States. Children's Bureau. DeCarolis, Southern, Blake |
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| Year Published: | 2007 - 140 pages |
| This guide is designed to clarify for grantees the various activities that federal funds can support under the Improving Child Welfare Outcomes through Systems of Care program. It is organized into nine parts that correspond to the fundamental components of the infrastructure needed to support systems of care: planning, governance, system management, coordination of services and service array, communication, policy, finance, continuous quality improvement, and human resources and staff development. The parts are divided into sections that outline the definitions, goals, activities, personnel, and expected outcomes related to each component. In addition, the guide provides resources that illustrate further the ... | |
| Introduction to Cross-System Data Sources in Child Welfare, Alcohol and Other Drug Services, and Courts. | |
| Author(s): | United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration., National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare., Children's Bureau. |
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| Year Published: | 2011 - 48 pages |
| This guide describes the primary data-reporting systems used in the child welfare, alcohol and other drug services, and court systems. The document describes 15 data-reporting systems, including 8 child welfare systems, 5 alcohol and other drug service systems, 2 initiatives to implement a national data reporting system in the courts, and 1 enterprise health information system for data on American Indian and Alaska Native families. (Author abstract) | |
| 2007 Kids Count Data Book: State Profiles of Child Well-Being: Lifelong Family Connections: Supporting Permanence for Children in Foster Care. | |
| Author(s): | Annie E. Casey Foundation. |
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| Year Published: | 2007 - 196 pages |
| This 18th annual KIDS COUNT Data Book provides national and state-by-state information and statistical trends on the conditions of America's children and families. New this year is information on child well-being in Puerto Rico. This year's essay examines the child welfare system and challenges the country to make lifelong connections for children and youth in foster care a national priority. The essay also focuses on the 726,000 children who spend time in foster care each year and what can be done to build and strengthen family relationships. | |
| Kinship Caregivers and the Child Welfare System | |
| Series Title: | Factsheets for Families |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 335KB) Order (Free) - Add to Cart |
| Year Published: | 2010 - 15 pages |
| Informal and formal kinship care arrangements help to ensure stability and protection for children within their extended family. This fact sheet describes the benefits of kinship care as a child protection alternative and examines the agency's responsibility for the placement. The placement decision-making process, what to expect from the child welfare service and court system, and financial support, available services, and permanency planning are discussed. Questions for new kin caregivers to ask and a list of additional references are provided. | |
| Learning curves : education advocacy for children in foster care. | |
| Author(s): | McNaught |
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| Year Published: | 2004 - 151 pages |
| A quality education can help foster children overcome adversities and achieve success in adulthood. This book explains federal laws that support education rights and describes the role of lawyers, judges, parents, and educators in ensuring that foster and adopted children receive necessary school services. The text emphasizes several key strategies for education advocacy: obtain accurate school records for all foster children; collaborate with school officials; maintain stability in the school placement; facilitate early education for preschool children; encourage high school completion and continued education; obtain extra support for children when necessary; and enroll qualified children in special education services. Benefits ... | |
| Long-Term Consequences of Child Abuse and Neglect | |
| Series Title: | Factsheets |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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| Year Published: | 2008 - 8 pages |
| The harmful effects of child abuse and neglect vary depending on a number of factors, including the circumstances, personal characteristics of the child, and the child?s environment. In many cases, child abuse and neglect have consequences for children, families, and society that last lifetimes. This factsheet provides an overview of some of the most common physical, psychological, behavioral, and societal consequences of child abuse and neglect, including findings from research supported by the Federal Government. | |
| National Study of Child Protective Services Systems and Reform Efforts: A Summary Report | |
| Author(s): | Fluke, Harper, Parry, Sedlak, et al. |
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| Year Published: | 2003 - 32 pages |
| This paper summarizes key findings on practice and policy, as well as changes being undertaken, which were identified during the 2-year National Study of Child Protective Services Systems and Reform Efforts. Topics include background, screening and triage, investigation, collaboration with law enforcement, alternatives to investigation, collaboration in providing services, and looking toward the future. These findings were discussed at a symposium of persons knowledgeable about child protective services policies and practices and their observations are included in this paper. (Author abstract modified) | |
| National Study of Child Protective Services Systems and Reform Efforts: Findings on Local CPS Practices | |
| Author(s): | Children's Bureau (DHHS) |
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| Year Published: | 2003 - 161 pages |
| The Children's Bureau and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services surveyed local child protective service agencies in 300 counties during 2002 about their structure and organization of screening and intake, investigation, and alternative response functions. Cooperation with other agencies and reform initiatives also were addressed. This report reviews the findings of the research and analyzes differences between agency structures. The majority of child protective service agencies received referrals from state or local hotlines, schools, and individuals. However, few agencies automatically accepted referrals from identified groups of reporters. ... | |
| Parent-Child Interaction Therapy With At-Risk Families | |
| Series Title: | Issue Briefs |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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| Year Published: | 2007 - 14 pages |
| Parent-child interaction therapy (PCIT) is a family-centered treatment approach demonstrated effective for abused and at-risk children ages 2½ to 12 and their parents or caregivers. This issue brief explores the characteristics and benefits of PCIT to help child welfare caseworkers, other professionals who work with at-risk families, and caregivers make more informed decisions about family participation in PCIT programs. It includes information about what makes PCIT unique, key components, effectiveness, and what to look for in a PCIT therapist. | |
| Parental Substance Use and the Child Welfare System | |
| Series Title: | Bulletins for Professionals |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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| Year Published: | 2009 - 11 pages |
| Substance abuse has a major impact on the child welfare system. It is estimated that 9 percent of children in the United States live with at least one parent who abuses alcohol or other drugs. Research has demonstrated that children of substance abusing parents are more likely to experience abuse or neglect than children in non-substance abusing households. This fact sheet addresses the scope of the problem, the impact of parental substance abuse on children, service delivery issues, and agency practice implications. Resources for further information also are provided. 29 references. | |
| Promising Results, Potential New Directions: International FGDM Research and Evaluation in Child Welfare | |
| Author(s): | National Center on Family Group Decision Making (U.S.) Merkel-Holguin |
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| Year Published: | 2003 - 137 pages |
| This special issue of Protecting Children is a response to the need for empirical knowledge and research on family group decision making (FGDM) to support its future implementation, practice improvement, and sustainability. The first four articles present overarching philosophical and methodological considerations in FGDM research and evaluation. The remaining articles summarize a wide range of FGDM studies in action or already completed, including experiences in California, Washington, Florida, Arizona, North Carolina, Colorado, Michigan, Minnesota, Utah, Nebraska, Massachusetts, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, and England. The overall findings, divided into the categories of implementation, process indicators, and outcome indicators, offer considerable support ... | |
| Rereporting and Recurrence of Child Maltreatment : Findings from NCANDS | |
| Author(s): | United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation., Walter R. McDonald and Associates. Fluke, Shusterman, Hollinshead, Yuan |
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| Year Published: | 2005 - 33 pages |
| Most children who are subjects of a report of maltreatment to the State or local child protective services (CPS) agency are involved just once with CPS during their lives. Other children are referred more than once and their referrals result in repeated investigations or assessments (rereporting). Some of these children are found to have been revictimized (recurrence). This paper focuses on rereporting and recurrence, and on gaining a better understanding of the circumstances surrounding these children with repeated involvement with CPS. Most previous studies of subvsequent reports alleging maltreatment of the same child or of revictimization have included only small ... | |
| The Role of Educators in Preventing and Responding to Child Abuse and Neglect | |
| Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, Caliber Associates. Crosson-Tower |
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| Year Published: | 2003 - 85 pages |
| This manual, designed to examine the roles that teachers, school counselors, school social workers, school nurses, special education professionals, administrators, and other school personnel have in helping maltreated children, provides the basis for the involvement of educators in combating the problem of child abuse and neglect. It also may be used by other professionals involved in child abuse and neglect interventions, such as child protective services, mental health, law enforcement, health care, and early childhood professionals, to gain a better understanding of the role of educators in child protection. Specifically, this manual addresses the following topics: Identifying reasons why educators ... | |
| School-Based Child Maltreatment Programs: Synthesis of Lessons Learned | |
| Series Title: | Grantee Lessons Learned |
| Author(s): | Children's Bureau (DHHS) |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 200KB) |
| Year Published: | 2003 - 9 pages |
| The Office on Child Abuse and Neglect awarded several grants during Fiscal Year 1997 to programs that utilized school resources for the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect. The three-year demonstration projects focused on collaboration between child protection agencies and school systems; education for parents, teachers, and children about child abuse and neglect; and the involvement of school staff in prevention and intervention. This report summarizes the service approaches and lessons learned by 11 demonstration programs as noted in their final reports. The projects found that training was effective in enhancing knowledge about the signs of child abuse ... | |
| Screening and Assessment for Family Engagement, Retention and Recovery (SAFERR) | |
| Author(s): | National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare., United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Young, Nakashian, Yeh, Amatetti |
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| Year Published: | 2007 - 318 pages |
| This guidebook presents the SAFERR (Screening and Assessment for Family Engagement , Retention, and Recovery) model for helping staff of public and private agencies to families affected by substance use disorders. SAFERR was developed in response to frequent requests from managers of child welfare agencies for a "tool" that caseworkers could use to screen parents for potential substance use disorders in order to make decisions about children's safety. (Author abstract, modified) | |
| Strategic Partnerships: Engaging Families in Improving Child Welfare Outcomes | |
| Author(s): | National Technical Assistance and Evaluation Center for Systems of Care. |
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| Year Published: | 2011 - 15 pages |
| The videos showcase the experiences of two Systems of Care communities that worked with birth parents and kin-caregivers in paraprofessional roles. Additional resources include discussion guides, webinar proceedings highlighting strategies and lessons learned, and implementation resources to support the design, development, and implementation of family engagement. | |
| Strengthening Families and Communities: 2011 Resource Guide. | |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention, Center for the Study of Social Policy-Strengthening Families |
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| Year Published: | 2011 - 94 pages |
| This Resource Guide was written to support service providers in their work with parents, caregivers, and their children to strengthen families and prevent child abuse and neglect. The guide includes information about protective factors that help reduce the risk of child maltreatment, strategies for changing how communities support families, and evidence-informed practices. It also offers suggestions for enhancing protective factors in families, tools to build awareness and develop community partnerships, information about child abuse and neglect, a directory of national organizations that work to strengthen families, and tip sheets in English and Spanish on specific parenting topics. | |
| Substance Abuse Specialists in Child Welfare Agencies and Dependency Courts: Considerations for Program Designers and Evaluators. | |
| Author(s): | National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare., United States. Children's Bureau., United States. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Center for Substance Abuse Treatment. Young |
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| Year Published: | 2010 - 58 pages |
| This paper focuses on the placing of substance abuse specialists in either child welfare offices or dependency courts. The purpose of co-locating substance abuse specialists is to ensure that parents are assessed as quickly as possible, to improve parent engagement and retention in treatment, to streamline entry into treatment, and to provide consultation to child welfare and dependency court workers. In addition to briefly describing substance abuse specialist programs and their various components, this paper includes findings from eight qualitative interviews of programs that place substance abuse specialists in child welfare offices or dependency courts. The interviews highlight ways in ... | |
| Systems of Care | |
| Series Title: | Bulletins for Professionals |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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| Year Published: | 2008 - 13 pages |
| This bulletin provides information on systems of care, an approach that builds partnerships to create a broad, integrated process for meeting the variety of physical, mental, social, emotional, educational, and developmental needs of children in the child welfare system. Topics include: the history of systems of care, its application within child welfare systems, guiding principles, and a list of organizations involved with systems of care. References are provided. | |
| Supervising Child Protective Services Caseworkers | |
| Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect, Caliber Associates. Salus |
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| Year Published: | 2004 - 110 pages |
| This manual provides the foundation for effective supervisory practice in child protective services (CPS). It describes the roles and responsibilities of the CPS supervisor, and it provides practice oriented advice on how to carry out supervisory responsibilities effectively. Best practices and critical issues in supervisory practice are underscored throughout. Topics include: The nature of CPS supervision; Making the transition from caseworker to supervisor; Building the foundation for effective unit performance; Building staff capacity and achieving excellence in performance; Supervisory feedback and performance recognition; Results-oriented management; Clinical supervision; Recruitment and retention; Managing from the middle; and Taking care of oneself and ... | |
| Supporting Brain Development in Traumatized Children and Youth | |
| Series Title: | Bulletins for Professionals |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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| Year Published: | 2011 - 24 pages |
| Summarizes what child welfare professionals can do to support the identification and assessment of the impact of maltreatment and trauma on brain development, including what to look for at different ages and stages of child development. The bulletin also addresses how to work effectively with children, youth, and families to support healthy brain development and how to improve services through cross-system collaboration and trauma-informed practice. | |
| Supporting Parents with Mental Health Needs in Systems of Care. | |
| Author(s): | Technical Assistance Partnership for Child and Family Mental Health. Friesen, Nicholson, Katz-Leavy |
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| Year Published: | 2011 - 16 pages |
| This report presents information gathered from a small sample of federally funded Systems of Care communities between March and October 2010. Project directors, lead family contacts, clinical supervisors, family partners, and other staff , along with representatives of partner organizations, especially child welfare, generously shared information about their approaches to policies and practices designed to support whole families -- children, youth, and parents or other caregivers. (Author abstract) | |
| Synthesis of Findings : Assisted Guardianship Child Welfare Waiver Demonstrations. | |
| Author(s): | James Bell Associates |
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| Year Published: | 2005 - 27 pages |
| Since 1996, seven States have implemented assisted guardianship waiver demonstrations: Delaware, Illinois, Maryland, Montanna, New Mexico, North Carolina and Oregon. Montanna and New Mexico's demonstrations offered a guardianship option for children in either Tribal or State custody. In two States -- North Carolina and Oregon -- assisted guardianship was one component of a larger, flexible funding waiver demonstration. The number of States implementing guardianship demonstrations reflects growing interest nationally in the use of guardianship as an alternative permanency option for some children in foster care, particularly children placed with relatives, who cannot be safly reunified with birth parentsor who cannot ... | |
| Synthesis of Findings : Substance Abuse Child Welfare Waiver Demonstrations. | |
| Author(s): | James Bell Associates |
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| Year Published: | 2005 - 35 pages |
| Since 1996, four States have implemented substance abuse waiver demonstrations: Delaware, New Hampshire, Illinois, and Maryland. Findings from Delaware and Illinois are summarized in this report. Findings from New Hampshire are incomplete; and Maryland obtained no data on the outcomes of its demonstration. The use of the title IV-E waiver demonstrations to implement substance abuse projects reflects a growing national realization that the substance abuse issues of parents must be addressed to decrease the incidence of out-of-home placement, reduce lengths of stay of children in out-of-home placement, and reduce the cost associated with foster care. These demonstrations have provided States ... | |
| Synthesis of Findings : Title IV-E Flexible Funding Child Welfare Waiver Demonstrations. | |
| Author(s): | James Bell Associates |
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| Year Published: | 2005 - 32 pages |
| Throughout the 1990s, several trends in child welfare services contributed to a growing interest in waivers that offer flexibility to States and local municipalities in spending Federal Title IV-E funds while limiting the total IV-E allocations available for services. Key factors that have provided impetus to the development of flexible funding waivers include growth in out-of-home placement costs, increasing complexity in the risk rofiles and service needs of children and families and Federal limitation of the use of title IV-E funds. (Author abstract) | |
| Third National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect | |
| Author(s): | Sedlak, Broadhurst |
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| Year Published: | 1996 - 252 pages |
| The Third National Incidence Study of Child Abuse and Neglect Reports data from a representative sample of more than 5,600 professionals from 42 counties in the United States. The analysis examined the number of children harmed by abuse and neglect, child characteristics, family characteristics, perpetrator characteristics, report sources and CPS investigation. Significant increases were found in the number of abused and neglected children who were harmed, and at risk of harm, since the previous study in 1986. Girls were more at risk for sexual abuse, while boys experienced higher rates of emotional abuse and serious injury. At-risk families included single ... | |
| Understanding Child Welfare and the Courts | |
| Series Title: | Factsheets for Families |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway. |
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| Year Published: | 2011 - 5 pages |
| Serves as a quick guide to the general types of court hearings that family members may experience when they are involved with the child welfare system. The factsheet traces the steps of a child welfare case through the court system and includes information on who should attend hearings, State child welfare laws, sample questions a family member might ask a child welfare worker about court hearings, and resources for helping children or youth prepare for court hearings. | |
| Understanding Substance Abuse and Facilitating Recovery: A Guide for Child Welfare Workers | |
| Author(s): | National Center for Substance Abuse and Child Welfare., United States. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Breshears, Yeh, Young |
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| Year Published: | 2004 - 34 pages |
| This publication is intended for front line child welfare staff. It discusses the relationship of alcohol and drugs to families in the child welfare system; provides information on the biological, psychological, and social processes of alcohol and drug addiction to help staff recognize when substance abuse is a risk factor in their cases; describes strategies to facilitate and support alcohol and drug treatment and recovery; and explains the benefits of partnering with substance abuse treatment and dependency court systems to improve outcomes for children of parents with substance use disorders. (Author abstract) | |
| Understanding the Effects of Maltreatment on Brain Development | |
| Series Title: | Issue Briefs |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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| Year Published: | 2009 - 17 pages |
| This issue brief provides basic information on brain development and the effects of abuse and neglect on that development. The information is designed to help professionals understand the emotional, mental, and behavioral impact of early abuse and neglect in children who come to the attention of the child welfare system. | |