What keeps community-based organizations from contracting with child and family services agencies, and what can be done about it?

Explore how agencies serving children and families can reduce barriers to contracting with small community-based organizations.

What are some considerations for employing and supporting youth peer mentors in child welfare?

Understand the benefits of employing youth peer mentors to support young people impacted by the child welfare system.

How are states building community-based pathways to prevention services through Family First?

Learn how three jurisdictions are leveraging the Family First Prevention Services Act to serve families through community pathways.

How can the child welfare system protect young people from commercial sexual exploitation?

Learn how child protection agencies and partner systems can best support youth who are victims or at risk of sex trafficking.

What training models exist for new parent partners to become effective advocates?

This appendix lists training topics and approaches that eight parent partner programs use during new parent partner onboarding.

Are home visiting programs effective in reducing child maltreatment?

Learn about home visiting models that are effective in reducing child maltreatment.

How can the collection, analysis, and reporting of demographic data support children and families?

Learn how using demographic data can address inequities in child welfare and help to tailor and improve services.

How has San Diego County prioritized developmental screening, assessment, and treatment for young children?

Learn how two specialized programs are collaborating to support young children with complex developmental and behavioral health needs.

How did New York City’s Community Partnerships and Family Enrichment Centers respond to families during a time of crisis?

Learn how New York City leveraged Family Enrichment Centers and Community Partnerships to support families during the COVID-19 pandemic.

How have community voice and leadership guided the implementation of Family Success Centers in Washington, D.C.?

Explore how family success centers in Washington D.C. neighborhoods work with community partners to provide upstream support to families.