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Child Neglect Demonstration Projects: Synthesis of Lessons Learned

Series: Grantee Lessons Learned

Author(s):   Child Welfare Information Gateway

Year Published:  2004

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This synthesis was made possible by the Children's Bureau, Administration for Children, Youth and Families, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The conclusions discussed here are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not represent the official views or policies of the funding agency. Publication does not in any way constitute an endorsement by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Suggested citation: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2004). Child neglect demonstration projects: A synthesis of lessons learned. Washington, DC: Child Welfare Information Gateway.

More children suffer from neglect in the United States than any other form of maltreatment. Investigators determined approximately 61 percent of children who were victims of maltreatment in 2002 experienced neglect.¹ Research has shown neglected children are at risk for a number of behavioral, social, academic, and medical problems. The profile and risk factors for neglected children and their families are likely to vary significantly across types of neglect (e.g., physical, supervisory, emotional, educational).² Because neglect is often an act of omission, it is difficult to identify, prevent, and treat.³

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. Specific project and contact information is provided in the appendix for readers interested in learning more about individual projects.

Despite their many differences, grantees experienced a number of similar challenges. The strategies they used to overcome them may help future programs avoid these common pitfalls. In addition, the shared lessons these grantees learned about staffing, service delivery, and collaboration with community partners can inform future efforts and improve outcomes for families at risk for neglect and for neglected children.

Table of Contents

1 - Overview of Services and Outcomes

2 - Common Challenges/Successful Strategies

3 - Lessons Learned

4 - Conclusion

Appendix A - Children's Bureau Child Neglect Demonstration Projects

Appendix B - Project Information

¹ U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2004). Child maltreatment 2002. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office. back
² U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (1987). Study of national incidence and prevalence of child abuse and neglect. Washington, DC: Government Printing Office. back
³ Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2001). Acts of omission: An overview of child neglect. Washington, DC: Child Welfare Information Gateway. [Online.] Available: http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/focus/acts/index.cfm. back

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