Intensive/Qualified Residential Treatment (Child Welfare Information Gateway)

These resources provide information on evidenced-based and trauma-focused residential treatment centers. These treatment centers—also known as Qualified Residential Treatment Programs (QRTPs)—work with youth struggling with psychological, behavioral, and/or substance use... (Read more)

Published Jul 3, 2023

Episode 50: Family First - Title IV-E Prevention Plan Implementation Updates, Part 1

The Children’s Bureau (CB) hosted a webinar to share the lessons and experiences of two jurisdictions whose Title IV-E Prevention Plans received approval from CB. The webinar’s intent was to... (Read more)

Published Jul 3, 2023

Prioritizing Family Engagement: An Impact Report on Family Centered Treatment

Through three decades, and more than 40,000 families, empirical research has demonstrated that 9 out of 10 families maintain that the FCT model has not only had a positive impact... (Read more)

Published Jun 26, 2023

Episode 51: Family First – Title IV-E Prevention Plan Implementation Updates, Part 2

To help States and jurisdictions develop their Title IV-E prevention plans in alignment of the Family First Prevention Services Act (Family First), the Children’s Bureau (CB) hosted a webinar to... (Read more)

Published Jun 26, 2023

Impact of Kinship Care on Permanency Outcomes

When a child in foster care experiences placement instability, it can have a significant negative impact on their overall well-being. Kinship care has become a preferred option in most U.S... (Read more)

Published Jun 26, 2023

Family First Prevention Services Act (FFPSA)

The Center for States helps child welfare agencies implement the FFPSA. Explore Center resources to learn more about key provisions of the FFPSA and find tips and strategies to support... (Read more)

Published Jun 26, 2023

Investing in Families Prevents Child Welfare Involvement

The path forward is clear: strengthening household financial security can reduce child abuse and neglect by improving the opportunity for parents to meet their children’s basic needs, provide developmentally appropriate... (Read more)

Published Jun 26, 2023

Opinion: Preventing Child Abuse Is a Community Responsibility

Every year in the United States, 3.6 million cases of child abuse are reported. In San Diego County alone, 39,025 incidents of abuse and neglect were reported in 2022, according... (Read more)

Published Jun 26, 2023

Vermont's Title IV-E Prevention Services Plan

Review Vermont's Title IV-E Prevention Plan. This plan has been approved per the Children' Bureau website , which provides status updates on the states, tribes and jurisdictions that have... (Read more)

Published Jun 26, 2023

South Carolina Title IV-E Prevention Plan

Review South Carolina's Title IV-E Prevention Plan. This plan has been approved per the Children' Bureau website , which provides status updates on the states, tribes and jurisdictions that... (Read more)

Published Jun 26, 2023