Lessons from other fields
This list of resources explores cutting-edge strategies from other fields that can be applied to support child protection and well-being.
Author: sbrown@casey.org
Do child care subsidies decrease rates of child maltreatment?
Learn the findings from a study that examines the effect of child care subsidies on child maltreatment.
How do mandatory reporting laws affect help-seeking among survivors of intimate partner violence?
Learn from a study that explores how mandatory reporting laws may discourage survivors of intimate partner violence from seeking support.
Do sentinel injuries predict later physical abuse in infants?
Learn from a study that examines the relationship between previously reported sentinel injuries and later physical abuse in infants.
Creating a better future for children and families in a time of crisis
Our 2020 special report highlights how communities are innovating to respond to the tremendous impact of COVID-19 on children and families.
Do perceptions of risk impact how mothers interact with social service providers?
Learn findings from a study that examined how low-income mothers limit their engagement with needed support services for fear of CPS report.
First-of-its-kind national partnership aims to redesign child welfare into child- and family well-being systems
Casey Family Programs is one of four partners in Thriving Families, Safer Children: A National Commitment to Well-Being.
Are Universal Mandatory Reporting policies effective in identifying child physical abuse?
Learn findings from a study that examined the efficacy of Universal Mandatory Reporting policies in identifying victims of physical abuse.
Does prenatal substance exposure impact involvement with child protective services during the first year of life?
Learn the findings from a study that explored the relationship between prenatal substance exposure at birth and CPS involvement during the first year of life.
What impact does Connecticut’s home visiting program have on families at risk of child maltreatment?
Learn the findings from a study that examined the impact of Connecticut’s statewide home visiting program on child maltreatment.