Geography Matters
This two-page overview explains the utility of using geographic analysis techniques and mapping in child welfare.
Resources
Elements of Effective Practice for Children and Youth Served by Therapeutic Residential Care
This brief summarizes research on effective practices for children and youth referred to therapeutic residential care.
Celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Dr. William C. Bell addresses the community of Tacoma, Washington, urging listeners to have a bold, “mountaintop” vision like Dr. King.
Indian Child Welfare Act Snapshot: A Pilot Review of ICWA Practice in Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS), in partnership with Casey Family Programs, conducted this pilot project to identify practice trends related to compliance with the federal and Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare acts. The Indian Child Welfare Act Snapshot report describes a review of cases involving American Indian children in foster care performed by a […]
Research Evidence and Benefit-Cost Data for Title IV-E Waiver Interventions
States with Title IV-E demonstrations are using evidence-based practices, but more cost-benefit analyses are needed.
Placement Patterns for American Indian Children Involved with Child Welfare
American Indian children are disproportionately more likely to be victims of maltreatment and to be in foster care than the general population of children, according to 2012 data. Despite Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) guidelines, only 17 percent of American Indian children not living with a biological parent reside with an American Indian caregiver. This […]
Things family defenders can do to reduce the destruction of families in America
William C. Bell delivers an opening keynote address at the National Parent Attorney Conference.
Addressing Child Sex Trafficking from a Child Welfare Perspective
This report presents the results of a national survey gathering child welfare leaders’ insights into child sex trafficking and what they need to combat it.
A declaration of hope: building a stronger community foundation
William C. Bell delivers the keynote address at New England Blacks in Philanthropy forum, June 25, 2015.
A Decade of Hope: 2015 Signature Report
Our 2015 signature report profiles communities across America that are keeping children safe and families strong, demonstrating that hope is an action word.