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
Contextual Factors
State Performance on Outcome Measures
Conclusion
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Child Welfare Outcomes, Data, and Analysis
The Child Welfare Outcomes Report and the Child and Family Services Reviews
Context Data
Child Welfare Data Systems
Data Analyses in the Child Welfare Outcomes Report
Chapter 2: Keeping Children Safe
Characteristics Of Child Victims
State Performance in 2006 on Safety-Related Outcome Measures
Summary of Findings Regarding Keeping Children Safe
Chapter 3: Finding Permanent Homes for Children in Foster Care
The Number and Characteristics of Children in Foster Care
Achieving Permanency for Children in Foster Care
Changes in State Performance on Measures of Achieving Permanency
Summary of Findings Regarding Achieving Permanency for Children in Foster Care
Chapter 4: Achieving Timely Reunifications and Adoptions for Children in Foster Care
Timeliness of Reunifications
Changes in State Performance with Regard to Achieving Timely Reunifications
Timeliness of Adoptions
Changes in State Performance with Regard to Timeliness of Adoptions
Summary of Findings Regarding Achieving Reunifications and Adoptions in a Timely Manner
Chapter 5: Achieving Stable and Appropriate Placement Settings for Children in Foster Care
Changes in State Performance on Measures of Achieving Stable and Appropriate Placement Settings for Children in Foster Care
Summary of Findings Regarding Achieving Stable and Appropriate Placements for Children in Foster Care
Viewing the State Data Pages
Appendix A: Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-89)
Appendix B: Child Welfare Outcomes Report: Outcomes and Measures
Appendix C: Child Welfare Outcomes Report: Data Sources and Elements (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006)
Appendix D: Child Maltreatment 2006: Summary of Key Findings
Appendix E: The AFCARS Report: Preliminary FY 2006 Estimates as of January 2008
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