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… Over 15% of youth involved with child welfare services in the US … There is a growing concern that sexual minority youth are overrepresented yet under-served by child welfare services. This study is the first nationally representative survey in the United States to examine the prevalence and needs of sexual minority or LGB (lesbian, gay and bisexual) children and youth involved with the child welfare system. Using data from the Second National Survey of Child…

… About 1 in 7 children will be reported at least twice to child protection before the age of 12 in the US … 1 … en … About 1 in 7 children will be … Understanding the longitudinal experience of children with the child protection system has been a challenge for scholars around the world. Recent efforts in the United States have estimated that 37.4% of US children will be investigated at least once before the age of 18 (Kim et al., 2017), 12.5% will have a substantiated case (Wildeman et al., 2014) and 5.9% will be placed at least once in out…

… Reducing rates of child maltreatment through the Families First Home Visiting Program in Manitoba … 1 … en … Reducing rates of child … Indigenous children are over-represented within the child welfare system. The Families First Home Visiting (FFHV) in Manitoba was evaluated to determine its success in reducing the rate of maltreatment of young children within the 2003-2009 cohort of First Nations families eligible for services. Facilitated by a Public Health Nurse (PHN), the FFHV program utilizes a screening method with all new…

… Exploring The Health Care Utilization Of Children And Youth In The Care Of Child Welfare: A Retrospective Matched Cohort … Abstract Background Children and youth whose lives intersect with child welfare systems are amongst the most vulnerable paediatric populations. Despite the increased rates of chronic conditions, these children and youth often experience unmet health care needs. Objectives To examine patterns of health care utilization from birth for children and youth in the care of a child welfare authority…

… The overrepresentation of First Nations children in the Ontario child welfare system: A call for systemic change 2022 Authors Quinn, A. Fallon, B. Joh-Carnella, N.  Saint-Girons, M.  … Abstract First Nations children are overrepresented in the Canadian child welfare system as a result of generations of colonial practices that have systematically separated First Nations children from their families. In recent years in Ontario and Canada, changes to policies and practice guidelines have been aimed at ameliorating outcomes for First Nations children and families…

… What Youth Want To Know Your feelings are important and no problem is too small. One thing that child protection workers look for when they speak to young people is whether or not they feel … I know if I’m being mistreated/abused? There are many forms of child abuse, such as sexual, emotional, and physical … Your feelings are important and no problem is too small. One thing that child protection workers look for when they speak to young people is whether or not they feel safe.  If something is happening to you that makes you feel unsafe, tell a trusted adult such as a teacher, a relative, a doctor, or a neighbour. You can also call the police, your local child protection agency, or Kids Help…

… Differential Response and the Reduction of Child Maltreatment and Foster Care Services Utilization in the U.S. From 2004 to 2017. … 1 … en … Differential … In response to a report issued by the U.S. Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect in 1990, a record number of U.S. states implemented differential response (DR) within child protection systems with the goal of serving families of low-to moderate-risk for child maltreatment through a child-centered and neighbourhood-based approach. DR is a system policy that promotes family engagement and…

… Mental health and educational screening evaluations increase the likelihood of service provision for youth in out-of-home care, but only … Youth in out-of-home care are at high risk for mental health and educational problems. Yet, many do not receive services and the lack of universal screening complicates the detection of problems, leaving many youths with undiagnosed needs. This study aimed to establish whether mental health and educational screening recommendations were associated with service provision for pre-adolescents in out…

… The influence of risk assessment and poverty on substantiation decisions for African American children in the child welfare system … 1 … en … The influence of risk … African American children are highly overrepresented in the US child welfare system and have been so for at least thirty years. This overrepresentation of African American children in the system partly can be attributed to the disparities occurred along the child welfare pathway, from initial receipt of the report regarding the alleged maltreatment to the subsequent decisions on the case made by…

… Systematic review reveals weak evidence on the effectiveness of supervision in child welfare practice … 1 … en … Systematic review … This systematic review aimed to establish the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of supervision in child welfare as it relates to outcomes for children and families, staff, and organizations (such as child welfare and child protection services). While there are limitations with this definition of supervision, there is some consensus on the functions of supervision practice. In this study, the…