Youth in out-of-home care
Explore our Questions from the field resources related to youth in out-of-care settings.
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How do case outcomes differ based on child maltreatment referral source?
Explore outcomes from research looking at child maltreatment referral sources by profession.
How have rates of infant investigations due to reports from medical professionals changed over time?
Explore trends in child abuse and neglect investigations of infants due to reports from medical professionals.
How does academic achievement differ for children in kinship vs. non-kin out-of-home care?
Explore how math and reading scores compare among elementary school children in various out-of-home placement settings.
How do LGBTQ+ youth and youth of color experience social support after leaving foster care?
Learn from a study that found lower reported levels of social support among both LGBTQ+ and Black youth who are alumni of foster care.
Can reductions in child poverty impact involvement with child protective services?
Learn from research that explores how policies that reduce child poverty would result in lower involvement with child protective services.
How can people with lived experience be most effectively involved in systems change?
Learn lessons from a research report that are adaptable to child welfare on how to successfully engage people with lived experience.