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 and Recommendations for Further Investigation
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Child Welfare Outcomes, Data, and Analysis
Original Outcome Measures and Child and Family Services Review Measures
Context Data
Data Sources
Data Analyses in the Child Welfare Outcomes Report
The Child Welfare Outcomes Report Data Site
Chapter 2: Keeping Children Safe
Characteristics of Child Victims, Types of Maltreatment, and Response Time
Range of State Performance in 2012 on Safety-Related Outcome Measures
Changes Over Time in State Performance on Measures of Maltreatment Recurrence and Maltreatment of Children in Foster Care
Summary of Findings Regarding Keeping Children Safe
Chapter 3: Finding Permanent Homes for Children in Foster Care
Numbers and Characteristics of Children in Foster Care
Range of Performance in Achieving Permanency for Children in Foster Care
Changes Over Time 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
Caseworker Visits
Timeliness of Reunifications
Changes Over Time in State Performance with Regard to Achieving Timely Reunifications
Timeliness of Adoptions
Changes Over Time 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 Over Time 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
Range of State Performance
Appendix A: Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (Public Law 105-89)
Appendix B: Child Welfare Outcomes Report: Outcomes and Measures
Appendix D: Child Welfare Outcomes Report: Data Sources and Elements
Appendix E: Child Maltreatment 2012: Summary of Key Findings
Appendix F: The AFCARS Report: FY 2012 Estimates
Appendix G: National Youth in Transition Database: Data Brief #2
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