Explore how data reported in AFCARS about youth who run away from state custody can be used to inform interventions.

This publication looks at buzzwords in the context of words or phrases commonly used in child welfare reporting and documentation that can be subjective or carry negative connotations, and offers strategies to minimize their negative impact.

This manual examines the roles and responsibilities of child protective services (CPS) workers. It describes the purposes, key decisions, and issues of each stage of the CPS process and strategies for casework supervision, training, and support.

Here you will find interviews with Toni Lawal, Tennessee’s Citizen Review Panel (CRP) Coordinator, and Stuart Oppenheim, Executive Director of the Child and Family Policy Institute of California; an update on the Pennsylvania CRP; and Office on Child Abuse and Neglect (OCAN) and Children’s Bureau (CB) updates.

Find information about the national citizen review panel community, including federal and state updates, webinars, and more.

Find information about the national citizen review panel community, including federal and state updates, webinars, and more.

Find information about the new CRP Peer Group lead, the NCRP Advisory Board update, communication tools for CRPs, and more.

Find information about the national citizen review panel (CRP) community, including federal and state updates, webinars, and more.

Find the eligibility requirements of the Children’s Justice Act Grant and the roles and responsibilities of Grantees.

See how coordination can improve identification, reporting, and services for youth who are victims or at risk of becoming victims of sex trafficking.

Get the latest research on decision science and safety decision-making practices in child welfare to help improved safety outcomes.

This tool is a role-playing activity, designed to help child welfare workers and supervisors become more familiar with the process of recognizing and translating buzzwords into descriptive language.

Examine foundational information and suggestions for effective casework and supporting examples for families experiencing domestic violence.

Get the basics on general practice for agency interventions, including screening, documenting descriptions of abuse and protective efforts, and evaluating risk.

Learn how domestic violence and child maltreatment affect families and read about the risks, impacts, protective efforts, and other related topics.