Category: Research Evidence Use

In a recent webinar, Data Center researchers discussed their work with private child welfare agencies to build capacity for evidence-based decision-making. Presenters gave examples of previously implemented tools and techniques, covering performance measurement, implementing theoretically sound interventions, and education and training.... Read more >

The Tennessee Department of Children’s Services, the University of Chicago’s Departments of Medicine & Public Health Sciences, and the Center for State Child Welfare Data at Chapin Hall are field-testing computerized adaptive mental health tests (CAT-MH™) to diagnose and report on the mental health of young people in the child welfare system. ... Read more >

Watch our recent webinar on how to use the FCDA web tool to measure and manage the use of congregate care. Download the slides and get connected to related resources.... Read more >

Guest Blogger Susan Dreyfus, President and CEO of the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities, reflects on the importance of the finding that the more agencies rely on research evidence the better outcomes they achieve for children in care.... Read more >

Read the research brief to learn more about this study, implications for staff development, and avenues for further research.... Read more >