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Better Outcomes for Older Youth of Color in Foster Care

March 2015

This article focuses on older youth of color in the child welfare system and what the data tell us about how better to structure interventions that build protective factors in youth to promote healthy development and well-being.

(5 pp)

Brief

Strengthening Families and Essentials for Childhood

November 2014

This brief overviews Strengthening Families and Essentials for Childhood. It explores the common ground and differences to be considered when using the two together.
(36 pp)

Report

An Evidence Framework to Improve Results

November 2014

This report explores the question of how we use a framework of continuous learning to obtain and apply the kinds of evidence that will be most useful in achieving significantly greater outcomes.

(48 pp)

Report

The Strengthening Families Approach and Protective Factors Framework: Branching Out and Reaching Deeper

September 2014

The purpose of this report is to provide a synthesis of the ideas and research from the neurobiological, behavioral, and social sciences that further inform the evidence-base of CSSP’s Strengthening Families Approach and Protective Factors Framework.

Brief

Protective Factors Approaches in Child Welfare

February 2014

This brief provides a succinct overview of protective factors approaches to the prevention/treatment of child abuse and neglect. It is designed to teach ways to lessen risks for abuse and neglect.
(10 pp)

PowerPoint

The Strengthening Families Self-Assessments for Child- and Family-Serving Programs

2014

This presentation provides a quick overview of the new materials and a more in-depth look at the revised Strengthening Families self-assessment tools released in 2014.

Policy Paper

Raising the Bar: Child Welfare’s Shift Toward Well-Being

July 2013

This brief outlines initial steps for policymakers and advocates, as well as summarizes the
research, policy, and practice trends driving this increased focus on well-being.

(20 pp)

Report

Child Welfare Practice: Creating a Successful Climate for Change

September 2012

This report shares findings from an Institutional Analysis assessing Los Angeles and the California Partners for Permanency (CAPP) project.

(46 pp)

Report

For the Welfare of Children: Lessons Learned from Class Action Litigation

January 2012

This report brings together a series of papers authored by 22 top experts to address the factors that make system reform litigation successful. 

(152pp)

Report

Expanding the Evidence Universe: Doing Better By Knowing More

December 2011

This report provides recommendations related to expanding the knowledge base necessary to improve outcomes for children, families, and communities and was written for discussion at the Harold Richman Public Policy Symposium, the first in a series of forums honoring the memory of Harold Richman, co-founder of CSSP.

(60 pp)