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The following Information Gateway materials were made available at the Strengthening Families Leadership Summit held October 28 to 29, 2009, in Atlanta, GA.
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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, Fall 2000. | |
| Author(s): | National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice |
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| Year Published: | 2000 - 24 pages |
| Community collaboratives for child welfare are being formed by local agencies to prevent child maltreatment and promote community responsibility for child and family well-being. The collaboratives feature the use of community-based resources, family-centered services, an emphasis on results, the participation of individuals and community organizations, and flexibility. This issue of the biannual publication of the National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice examines the characteristics of community partnerships and describes initiatives implemented in several states. The role of the Patch model in the implementation of the Adoption and Safe Families Act in Massachusetts specifically is discussed. Adapted from the ... | |
| Best practice/next practice : family-centered child welfare, Spring 2001. | |
| Author(s): | National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice |
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| Year Published: | 2001 - 24 pages |
| This issue of the biannual newsletter of the National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice examines differential response systems that customize services to meet the specific situation of each family. The differential or multi-track response system permits workers to direct high-risk families into the investigation process, while low-risk families receive assessment and support without substantiation. Some states have created more than two categories to provide a more tailored response. The newsletter outlines the benefits of the differential response system and describes models implemented in Washington State, Florida, Missouri, Michigan, Louisiana, South Carolina, Virginia, and Minnesota. Lessons learned about assessment, ... | |
| Best practice/next practice : family-centered child welfare, Summer 2002 : father involvement. | |
| Author(s): | National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice |
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| Year Published: | 2002 - 40 pages |
| Despite research that substantiates the importance of father involvement in children's lives, family-centered child welfare services continue to be oriented toward the child's mother. This newsletter from the National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice explains how child welfare services can engage fathers in the lives of their children. The articles suggest strategies such as family conferencing, support services, and outreach to fathers in prison or on parole. The findings from research about the positive and negative aspects of father involvement are discussed. Perspectives are offered from a case manager and a father. The newsletter includes an outline of ... | |
| Best practice/next practice : family-centered child welfare, Summer 2003 : mental health in child welfare : a focus on children and families. | |
| Author(s): | National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice |
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| Year Published: | 2003 - 32 pages |
| Children served by the child welfare system are at high risk for socio-emotional, behavioral, and other mental health problems that complicate the care provided by caseworkers, foster parents, and relative caregivers. This issue of the newsletter of the National Child Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice describes mental health problems that arise during childhood and adolescence and presents recommendations for screening and treatment. Articles address topics such as resiliency, attachment, the role of foster families in mental health treatment, the types of mental health services that should be offered, cultural competency, and support for parents with mental illness. Barriers to ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| Child Neglect Demonstration Projects: Synthesis of Lessons Learned | |
| Series Title: | Grantee Lessons Learned |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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| 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 Protection in Families Experiencing Domestic Violence | |
| Author(s): | Office on Child Abuse and Neglect., Caliber Associates. Bragg |
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| 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 (DHHS) DePanfilis, Salus |
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| 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. | |
| Domestic Violence and the Child Welfare System | |
| Series Title: | Bulletins for Professionals |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway |
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| 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. | |
| The Children's Bureau | |
| Author(s): | United States Children's Bureau |
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| Year Published: | 2006 - 12 pages |
| The Children's Burea administers a range of services designed to protect children and strengthen families. With an annual budget of more than $7 billion, the agency works with States, Tribes, and communities to plan, manage, coordinate, and support child abuse and neglect prevention, foster care, child welfare, and adoption programs that improve outcomes for children. and families. | |
| Differential Response to Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect | |
| Series Title: | Issue Briefs |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway. |
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| 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. | |
| 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; ... | |
| Foundations for Success: Strengthening Your Agency Attorney Office. | |
| Author(s): | Laver, Sandt, Inada |
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| Year Published: | 1999 - 221 pages |
| The role of the child welfare agency attorney is examined in this collection of articles published in Child Law Practice, the monthly newsletter of the American Bar Association Center on Children and the Law. The first half of the book reviews practice standards for agency attorneys, guidelines for hiring and retaining attorneys, and the benefits of performance evaluations. Part Two describes the responsibilities of agency attorneys and methods for managing the legal staff. Strategies for establishing caseload standards, staffing, and working with caseworkers are discussed. Chapter Ten specifically addresses considerations for ensuring the agency's compliance with the Adoption and Safe ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| Male Perpetrators 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. Shusterman, Fluke, Yuan |
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| Year Published: | 2005 - 39 pages |
| Using case-level data from the National Child Abuse and Neglect System (NCANDS) for 2002, analyses of the characteristics of male perpetrators of maltreatment were conducted. The study utilized an 18-State data set of 192,392 perpetrators identified by the child protective services system during 2002. The relationship of the perpetrators to the child victims, as well as whether the perpetrator acted alone or with another person, was considered along with demographic characteristics of both perpetrators and victims, and circumstances of the maltreatment. Research questions were: 1) What are the characteristics of male perpetrators of child maltreatment? 2) What specific patterns of ... | |
| 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. | |
| School-Based Child Maltreatment Programs: Synthesis of Lessons Learned | |
| Series Title: | Grantee Lessons Learned |
| Author(s): | Children's Bureau (DHHS) |
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| 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) | |
| Strengthening Families and Communities: 2009 Resource Guide | |
| Author(s): | Child Welfare Information Gateway, Children's Bureau, FRIENDS National Resource Center For Community-Based Child Abuse Prevention |
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| Year Published: | 2009 - 86 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. | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 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 |
| Availability: | View Download (PDF - 416KB) |
| 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) | |