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Other Website and Database Resources: Child Welfare

Note: Practices in this section have been identified by their developers or an outside group as "evidence-based." Child Welfare Information Gateway provides this information as a resource. Our library does not define specific criteria for evidence-based practice or make any claims about the effectiveness of the approaches described.

Search by one of the following topics for websites and databases that provide information on what they consider to be evidence-based practices and programs.

• Child welfare
• Children, youth, and families
• Early childhood
• Human services
• Mental health
• Prevention

Best Practice Bibliographies
Children and Family Research Center, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Best practices in approximately 55 child welfare topical areas. Articles were found by searching library databases and reviewing the websites of related organizations using relevant keywords, but specific criteria for inclusion are not provided.

California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare
Identifies and disseminates information on evidence-based child welfare practices. Provides guidance on evidence-based practices as a method of achieving improved outcomes of safety, permanency and well-being for children and families to statewide agencies, counties, public and private organizations, and individuals.

Evidence Based Practice
National Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice and Permanency Planning
Evidence-based practice resources, training curriculum, and websites.

Results Oriented Management in Child Welfare
Summaries of child welfare research evidence associated with the six major Child and Family Services Review outcome measures. Studies demonstrate either a high or medium level of evidence. Ratings are based on a system developed by the Child Welfare League of America.

Updated on February 2, 2010