This brief explains the need for "a broader range of evidence" for decision-makers, examples of what that looks like, and recommendations on policy and policy implementation.
(12 pp)
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Balancing ACEs with HOPE
2017
This report presents evidence for Health Outcomes of Positive Experiences based on data reinforcing the need to promote positive experiences for children and families in order to foster healthy development.
(32 pp)
Brief
Asthma Improvement Collaborative (AIC)
2016
This brief details the AIC's powerful approaches to evidence and their efforts to improve outcomes among disadvantaged children, families, youth, and neighborhoods.
(7 pp)
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Asking About and Affirming Sexual Orientation in LGBTQ Youth
2018
This brief gives an at-a-glance view of the statistical risks for LGBTQ youth, as well as a do and don't guide for asking about sexual orientation.
(1 p)
Brief
Youth Thrive Profile: Anu Family Services
This brief profiles one of the 15 Youth Thrive exemplary initiatives.
(2 pp)
Report
An Assessment of the District of Columbia’s CFSA Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline and Intake Practices and Decision Making
October 2016
This report assesses current practices and provides information needed to create a continuous quality improvement process that allows regular reviews of the Entry Services intake process and enhances quality of services.
(94 pp)
Policy Paper
Aligning Resources and Results: Increasing Equity Through the Budget
February 2015
This report provides examples of federal, state, and community actions using budget processes to address equity issues. It summarizes budget information for people working to improve outcomes for children, families, and communities.
(15 pp)
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Action Plan: Supervisor Tool
This brief offers a way for supervisors to chart worker objectives, tasks, and target dates—towards a goal of increasing knowledge, building skill, and putting it all into practice.
(3 pp)
Policy Paper
Achieving Racial Equity: Child Welfare Policy Strategies
2015
This policy report provides information about disparities experienced by children and families of color, followed by policy strategies, state policy examples, and funding strategies to support strategic areas for policy development.
(45 pp)
Brief
About Strengthening Families
This brief explains Strengthening Families five key approaches to increase family strengths, enhance child development, and reduce the likelihood of child abuse and neglect. It includes a framework logic model.
(2 pp)