Introduction
This report to Congress provides information on the performance of states in seven outcome categories and also includes data on contextual factors and findings of analyses conducted across states.
Table of Contents
Child Welfare Outcomes 2002–2005: Report to Congress
Summary
Outcome Measures
Context Data in the Child Welfare Outcomes Report
Data Analyses in the Child Welfare Outcomes Report
Organization of the Child Welfare Outcomes Report
Chapter 1: Keeping Children Safe
The Number and Characteristics of Child Victims
Incidence of Maltreatment Recurrence and Maltreatment of Children in Foster Care
Changes in Performance on Measures of Maltreatment Recurrence and Maltreatment of Children in Foster Care
Summary of Findings Regarding Keeping Children Safe
Chapter 2: Finding Permanent Homes for Foster Children
The Number and Characteristics of Children in Foster Care
Achieving Permanency for Children in Foster Care
Change in State Performance with Regard to Achieving Permanency
Summary of Findings Regarding Achieving Permanency for Children in Foster Care
Chapter 3: Timeliness of Reunifications and Adoptions for Foster Children
Timeliness of Reunifications
Changes in State Performance with Regard to Achieving Timely Reunifications
Timeliness of Adoptions
Change in Performance with Regard to Timeliness of Adoptions
Summary of Findings Regarding Achieving Reunifications and Adoptions in a Timely Manner
Chapter 4: Achieving Stable and Appropriate Placement Settings in Foster Care
Change in State Performance from 2002 to 2005
Summary of Findings
Chapter 5: State Performance Relevant to the Seven National Child Welfare Outcomes
Viewing the State Data Pages
Appendix A: Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-89)
Appendix B: Child Welfare Outcomes and Measures
Appendix C: Child Welfare Outcomes: Data Sources and Elements (2002, 2003, 2004, 2005)
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