How can child- and family-serving agencies select evidence-based programs that are the right fit?
Identifying appropriate evidence-based practices and programs can help ensure families get the right services and support.
Questions from the field
How can child welfare partner with other systems to support families experiencing domestic violence?
Learn how child protection agencies and domestic violence programs can work collaboratively to best address child safety and well-being.
How does SafeCare support parents of young children?
Discover how the SafeCare home visiting program effectively supports positive parenting practices and reduces incidents of maltreatment.
What are some evidence-based programs that help promote safety, permanency, and well-being?
This information packet provides information about evidence-informed programs that aim to keep children safe and families together.
Do Infant-Toddler Court Teams impact permanency outcomes for families?
Learn from a study that compares permanency outcomes for families with and without Infant-Toddler Court Team involvement.
How was Safety Organized Practice implemented in San Diego County?
San Diego County’s Safety Organized Practice model builds partnerships between families and child welfare using a strengths-based approach.
Can trauma symptoms predict placement instability?
Learn from a study that examines the relationship between trauma screening and the likelihood of multiple foster care placements.
What strategies facilitate safe family reunification?
Explore strategies that promote timely permanency for children in foster care, with a focus on family reunification.
Why is it imperative to minimize children’s time away from family?
Learn why minimizing time children spend away from family and implementing timely permanency strategies are critical to child well-being.
How can pre-petition legal representation help strengthen families and keep them together?
Preventive legal representation is an effective upstream intervention that can help families keep children safely at home.