Resources
Tools, research, and guidance for practitioners, partners, and families committed to safer outcomes for children and the vulnerable.
Toolkits
2 ItemsResearch & Reports
12 ItemsChild Maltreatment 2024 Report
The federal government's annual report on child abuse and neglect statistics compiled from state child protective services data.
Download PDF →NC Lawmakers Eye More Child Welfare Changes After Charlotte Girl’s Death Exposes Chronic Gaps
North Carolina Health News report on the systemic failures revealed by the Dominique Moody case and the legislative reforms under consideration.
Read more →The Nature, Logic, and Significance of Strong Families
Research examining the role and impact of strong family structures on child well-being and community outcomes.
Download PDF →Faith-Based Initiatives in Child Welfare
Quick Focus Findings brief on how faith-based initiatives strengthen families and support child welfare systems.
Download PDF →Osage Nation: Strengthening Family Child Safety
Case study exploring the Osage Nation's approach to child safety and family strengthening initiatives.
Download PDF →Effects of Child Poverty
Research report on the long-term developmental, health, and social impacts of childhood poverty.
Download PDF →CPS as a Protection Agency
Analysis of the role, structure, and effectiveness of Child Protective Services as a child protection agency.
Download PDF →Who Makes the Call?
Quick Focus Findings brief examining who reports child maltreatment and how reporting patterns shape system response.
Download PDF →How Does Turnover Impact Children?
Research on how caseworker turnover affects outcomes, stability, and well-being for children in the child welfare system.
Download PDF →NSCAW III Workforce Study: Reasons for Child Welfare Turnover
National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being workforce study examining the drivers of turnover among child welfare staff.
Download PDF →What Can Child Welfare Leaders Do to Improve Job Satisfaction?
Practical guidance for child welfare leaders on strategies to strengthen retention and improve staff job satisfaction.
Download PDF →How Common are Wrongful Accusations of Child Sexual Abuse? — FACT
FACT article examining the prevalence and impact of wrongful accusations of child sexual abuse in trusted contexts.
Read more →For Families & Advocates
4 ItemsFind Help — National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)
A searchable directory to locate local sexual assault support, advocacy, and counseling services across the United States.
Read more →Resources by State — Institute for Survivor Care
State-by-state directory connecting survivors and advocates with survivor care resources and support networks.
Read more →National Alliance for Drug-Endangered Children (NADEC)
Non-profit organization providing training, resources, and community support to help drug-endangered children and families heal.
Read more →Trauma-Informed Resource List
A curated collection of trauma-informed resources for families, advocates, and practitioners supporting children and vulnerable individuals.
Download PDF →Initiatives
3 ItemsProactive Prevention Strategies
Building upstream approaches that identify risk early and stop harm before it occurs through coordinated screening, education, and family support.
Training on Medical Aspects of Child Abuse
Equipping clinicians, first responders, and advocates with evidence-based knowledge to recognize, document, and respond to signs of child abuse.
Creating Community Accountability Frameworks
Developing transparent, shared standards that help communities hold systems, institutions, and caregivers accountable for child safety.
Our Fellow Advocates
7 ItemsHuman Trafficking — National Human Trafficking Hotline
24/7 confidential support, referrals, and crisis response for trafficking survivors and concerned community members.
Read more →Human Trafficking — Polaris
Research, policy advocacy, and survivor-centered tools that disrupt trafficking networks and strengthen support systems.
Read more →Human Trafficking — U.S. Department of Justice
Federal guidance, legal resources, and victim-service information from the Department of Justice.
Read more →Human Trafficking — A21
Global awareness, education, and aftercare resources for survivors of human trafficking.
Read more →Human Trafficking — Tim Tebow Foundation
Faith-driven initiatives providing rescue, medical care, and long-term support for children facing exploitation and disability.
Read more →Human Trafficking — International Justice Mission
Global organization partnering with local justice systems to rescue victims, prosecute traffickers, and restore survivors.
Read more →Human Trafficking — Trafficking Institute
Research, training, and policy analysis focused on ending human trafficking through evidence-based practice.
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