Many organizations and agencies are involved in promoting child welfare. The following Internet websites provide up-to-date information on data, resources and policies for protecting and caring for abused and neglected children. This list is provided for informational purposes only.
Educational Institutions and Research Centers
Child Welfare Research Center, University of California, Berkeley – Repository for statewide database of children in foster care – research studies, analysis, and reports about children and families.
University of Wisconsin, School of Social Work – Numerous studies, analyses, and articles regarding child abuse, child abuse prevention, foster care, adoption, and welfare programs.
Chapin Hall Center for Children at the University of Chicago – Research and development center dedicated to rigorous analyses, innovative ideas, and an independent perspective on the ongoing public debate about child welfare programs.
National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect, Cornell University – Clearinghouse for data on child abuse and neglect.
Longitudinal Studies of Child Abuse and Neglect (LONGSCAN) – A consortium of long-term research studies coordinated through the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
California Department of Finance – Information regarding funding for children’s services programs in California. Includes program descriptions, Governor’s budget initiatives, workload data, and performance reviews and audits.
California Department of Social Services – Information regarding state programs for child abuse prevention, provider licensing, foster care and adoption.
California Department of Health Services – Information concerning vision, dental, and other health care coverage for children in the child welfare system. Eligibility information and benefit coverage for children and families covered by the Medi-Cal program.
California Department of Mental Health – Information regarding California’s Children’s System of Care mental health program.
California Legislative Counsel – Information regarding pending and enacted legislation regarding child abuse reporting, early intervention programs, foster care, adoptions, independent living programs, and other social service and child welfare programs. Also provides information on state agency reports filed with the Legislature.
U.S. Health and Human Services Agency, Administration for Children and Families – Information regarding federal funding available for children’s services and family support, program descriptions and requirements, studies, reports, and program reviews. Source for nationwide data on foster care and adoption caseloads.
U.S. Health and Human Services Agency, Health Care Financing Administration – Information regarding the federal Medicaid program: program eligibility, requirements for federal matching fund participation, analyses, studies, and reports regarding programs, services, and children and family caseloads nationwide.
U.S. Health and Human Services Agency, Assistant Secretary of Planning and Evaluation – Source for information regarding national trends in welfare programs, child welfare services, and studies regarding child abuse and families.
Resources for Youth – A public education campaign funded by a grant from the California Wellness Foundation. Promotes increased public and private investment in programs that prevent violence against youth.
Kellogg Foundation – Clearinghouse for information on Kellogg Foundation programs to prevent abuse, strengthen families, and encourage adoption efforts through community-based initiatives.
Center for the Future of Children, The David and Lucille Packard Foundation – Studies, reports, and articles regarding children, child welfare programs, and child development research.
Child Welfare League of America – An association of nonprofit and private child welfare organizations. Develops programs and advocates at the national level for child welfare policies.
Child Trends, Inc. – Researches and analyzes data on children, youth and families and produces reports.
Annie E. Casey Foundation – The “Kids Count” page provides links to data on child well-being in all 50 states.
National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association – Supports a network of volunteer child advocates assisting children in the child welfare system.