Racial disproportionality in the child welfare system is a growing concern across the U.S. and in Illinois, where Black children are over-represented in the child welfare system at over twice their proportion of the general population. This research…

Criminal investigations are critical for holding accountable perpetrators who commit sexual offenses against children and adolescents. However, little research has studied investigation of these crimes, and empirical data are lacking to guide child…

Children and youth who are placed in substitute care because of child maltreatment deserve to have a stable living environment while preparation is underway to return them to a permanent home. Moving to several different placements diminishes the…

In this issue: Groundbreaking subsidized guardianship research and a request for proposals for presenting at this year's CQI conference!

This report describes the policy context and lessons learned from our multi-component study of guardianship as a permanency option for children and youth in foster care in Illinois. Guardianship is an infrequently used but promising alternative for…

This research brief combines in summary form the findings from interviews and a survey of caregivers of Black children on the role of guardianship in effective and equitable permanency. Topics include the extent to which caregivers were informed of…