Using a human-centered algorithmic design approach, the authors of this study synthesize 50 peer-reviewed publications on computational systems used in the U.S. Child Welfare System (CWS) to assess how they were being developed, common characteristics of predictors used, as well as the target outcomes.

This book prepares future child welfare professionals to tackle the complex and challenging work associated with responding to child maltreatment.

The aim of this paper is to examine the effects of Treatment Foster Care on youth with serious behavior problems.

The objective of this study was to provide data on the effects of bullying suffered at school on different cognitive and affective SWB measures (OLS, PWI and OHS) of early and late adolescents in residential care.

This study reports on trans adults’ fears of discrimination and openness to child characteristics in the adoption/foster care process in the U.S., relative to cisgender sexual minority parents.

This study employed a retrospective lens to explore adult experiences of their family post-deportation. Findings show that family went through a reorganization process after parental deportation which impacted how the child understood the deportation and affected the child’s perceptions and experiences of their parental loss.

The current study examined the effects of implementing a new program model on the quality of relationships between direct care providers and residents in group care agencies.

The purpose of the study was to uncover challenges during the transition to adulthood for youth with disabilities who experienced foster care and elucidate the supports most beneficial in addressing these challenges.

The authors of this study conducted a qualitative 2-year study to investigate informal caregivers’ motivations, assets, and needs.

This study incorporated a network approach to understanding how youth discussed strong ties and defined closeness in relationships.