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Alternative Response Approaches: State and local examples
Many States, counties, and localities have implemented a type of alternative response in an effort to better respond to child protection reports in their communities.
Choosing the Path Less Traveled: Strengthening California Families Through Differential Response (PDF - 1287 KB)
Foundation Consortium for California's Children and Youth (2005)
Describes three-path system of response to reports of possible child maltreatment, implementation, challenges, and recommendations.
Differential Response in California (PDF - 62 KB)
Foundation Consortium for California's Children and Youth (2005)
Overview of State effort to provide a broader set of responses for working with families, engaging them in solutions, and providing focused services to keep children safely in their homes.
Differential Response in Missouri After Five Years: Final Report (PDF - 1993 KB)
Institute of Applied Research (2004)
Results of a demonstration project followed by statewide implementation; includes evaluation of structured decision-making tools for assessing child safety.
Implementing Differential Response: An Assessment of Community Organizations' Capacity and Interest: Final Report (PDF - 198 KB)
SPHERE Institute (2006)
Using the results of a survey of community organizations in San Mateo County, California, to assess their service capacity and interest in participating in a differential response network, recommendations are provided on which types of organizations are most prepared to implement a differential response system.
Minnesota Alternative Response Evaluation: Final Report (PDF - 1286 KB)
Institute of Applied Research (2004)
Evaluation of a 2-year demonstration project indicates that child safety was not compromised, families were less likely to have new maltreatment reports, the project was cost-effective, and both families and workers liked the approach.
Multiple Response System
North Carolina Division of Social Services
Describes the State's system reform effort, designed to ensure the safety, permanency, and well-being of children and their families through the integration of family-centered practice throughout all family support and child welfare services.
Multiple Response System (MRS) Evaluation Report to the North Carolina Division Of Social Services (NCDSS) (PDF - 430 KB)
Center for Child and Family Policy (2004)
Evaluation of five key aspects of MRS: child safety, timeliness of response, timeliness of service, coordination of local human services, and cost-effectiveness.
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