How does Inwood House meet the needs of expectant and parenting youth in foster care?
Learn how Inwood House at the Children’s Village developed integrated prevention and community-based services for young parents in foster care.
Parents
How can fathers and other constituent leaders inform Family First and other system change efforts?
In this Q&A, Timothy Phipps describes the importance of involving parents, especially fathers, in designing the child welfare system.
How can family-based residential treatment programs help reduce substance use and improve child welfare outcomes?
Learn how family-based residential treatment for parental substance use disorder can keep families together and improve outcomes.
Dr. William C. Bell testifies on importance of fathers, Family First
Casey Family Programs President and CEO Dr. William C. Bell spoke at a House committee hearing about the critical role that fathers play in the lives of their children, and the opportunities to support fathers under the Family First Prevention Services Act.
Substance use disorder
Explore our Questions from the field resources to learn more about substance use disorders and child welfare.
How does Native American Connections’ Patina Wellness Center help parents in treatment and recovery stay with their children?
Learn how a residential treatment center is helping tribal parents recover from substance use disorder with their children.
Child and Family Services (CFS) Practice Model: A Safe and Permanent Family for Every Youth
This practice model outlines strategies and interventions that advance Casey Family Programs’ focus on permanency for youth.
Using In Home Services to prevent foster care in Austin, Texas
This report chronicles the story of Austin’s In Home Services program. It is a story of courage, commitment, resilience and a lot of hard work.
How does the Parents for Parents program help parents reunify?
The Parents for Parents program matches parents who have been reunified with those newly involved with child welfare to provide support and guidance.
Which home visiting programs are effective in reducing child maltreatment?
This information packet features five home visiting program models that have been found to be effective in reducing child maltreatment.