What is a well-functioning child protection agency?
This white paper outlines the purpose and responsibilities of a well-functioning child protection agency.
Policy resources
This collection contains nonpartisan information and resources for federal and state policymakers.
The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
This brief provides background on CAPTA, which provides grants to states to support prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
Effective investments: Title IV-E waiver projects
Title IV-E waiver projects demonstrate effective interventions, not just foster care.
7 to 1: federal investments in child welfare
Transforming child welfare begins with more effective investments.
American Indian Title IV-E Application Planning Process: Tribal Progress, Challenges and Recommendations
This report provides a lens on the American Indian Title IV-E grantee planning process during winter 2012.
The Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program: Background and Context
This paper describes the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program, including an overview of the program’s funding and research on its effectiveness.
The Role of Accountability in Child Welfare Finance Reform
This white paper describes the accountability framework needed for smart investment of federal funding in child welfare.
The Need for Federal Finance Reform: Ensuring Safe, Nurturing and Permanent Families for Children
This white paper analyzes how child welfare funding structures can align with the goal of providing safe, nurturing and permanent families for all children.
The Need to Reauthorize and Expand Title IV-E Waivers: Ensuring Safe, Nurturing and Permanent Families for Children
This white paper examines how smart investments at the federal level have positively impacted the child welfare system in five states.
Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act: Improving Lives and Opportunities for Children in Foster Care
This document explains how the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act benefits young people in care.