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Child Welfare Information Gateway does not have the authority to intervene in personal matters. Please see our resources on finding help with a personal situation.

To report child abuse and neglect, please contact Child Help USA at 1.800.4 A Child (1.800.422.4453) or see our list of State child abuse and neglect reporting numbers.

Religious Rights of Youth in Out-of-Home Care
Learn about State laws and policies that affirm the right of youth who are in out-of-home care to have their choice of religion respected by their caregivers.
Exploring the Pathways to Adoption
Provides an introduction to the many pathways to building a family through adoption. It provides a basic understanding of the different types of adoption and guides readers to relevant resources.
Family Engagement: Partnering With Families to Improve Child Welfare Outcomes
Find information on the foundational elements of the family engagement approach, followed by strategies and promising practices for implementing it for frontline caseworkers who directly engage families to promote safety, permanency, and well-being.
Supporting Timely and Successful Reunifications
Discover strategies for supporting family reunification. Learn about trauma-informed, family-centered approaches that build on family strengths and engage parents, youth, and kin for long-term family stability.

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Child Welfare Outcomes 2022 Data Released
The CWO Data Site now includes data from 2018-2022 and will be available before the Congressional Report is released. The site has a new look and feel and improved accessibility while keeping its familiar functionality for exploring the data.
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Children, youth, and families served by child welfare are best supported when agencies address systemic racism and promote equitable practices.

Find Help With a Personal Situation

How to Report Child Abuse and Neglect

Religious Rights of Youth in Out-of-Home Care

Exploring the Pathways to Adoption

Family Engagement: Partnering With Families to Improve Child Welfare Outcomes

Supporting Timely and Successful Reunifications

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Child Welfare Practice to Address Racial Disproportionality and Disparity

Working With LGBTQ+ Families in Foster Care and Adoption

Parenting in Racially, Culturally, and Ethnically Diverse Adoptive Families

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Understanding Historical Trauma

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