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This case study highlights two data practices the Children’s Services Administration (CSA) in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and select counties use to promote equity in their child welfare system. 

The NSCAW consists of a series of longitudinal studies on children and families involved in the child welfare system in the United States. 

This case study highlights data practices the Cuyahoga County, Ohio, Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) uses to assess the number of youth who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, or other gender identities (LGBTQI+) and to support affirming placements and services. This case study describes how DCFS collects information on sexual orientation, and gender identity and expression (SOGIE), the motivation and context for their equity work, facilitators and barriers to implementing the data practice, and opportunities for furthering the data practice. 

This technical report describes findings from the State Child Welfare Data Linkages Descriptive Study.

This case study highlights two data practices the Talbot County, Maryland, Department of Social Services (DSS) uses to identify inequities in its child welfare system and improve its practice with families of color.

This guide facilitates the Prevention Services Clearinghouse review process and is also intended to help study authors describe their studies completely and consistently.

Fact Sheet- How Does the Prevention Services Clearinghouse Determine Which Studies Are Reviewed?, Handbook of Standards and Procedures, Version 2.0

The Prevention Services Clearinghouse conducts objective, independent, and transparent reviews of research on programs and services intended to provide enhanced support to children and families and prevent foster care placements.

Fact Sheet — The Review Process: Navigating Timeline Challenges, Handbook of Standards and Procdures, Version 2.0

Describes baseline analyses conducted as part of an evaluation of the impact of the LifeSet program on young adults leaving foster care.