Here you will find state and national tools, analyses and research related specifically to the Training provisions of the new Fostering Connections law. If you know of any resources that do not appear in our library, please send us an email at with the suggested resource, author and website URL for consideration.
Research & Reports
- California Department of Social Services, Grant to Reduce Long Term Foster Care
The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded nearly $9.5 million to help reduce the number of children in long-term foster care to 6 organizations. These projects will test new approaches to reducing long-term foster care placements for children with high rates of long-term placement.
- Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Community Services Center, Grant to Reduce Long Term Foster Care
The Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF) within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has awarded nearly $9.5 million to help reduce the number of children in long-term foster care to 6 organizations. These projects will test new approaches to reducing long-term foster care placements for children with high rates of long-term placement.
National Resources
Research & Reports
- "Green Book"- Child Welfare section
The U.S. House Ways and Means Committee "Green Book" section on child welfare includes information on federal programs dedicated to child welfare purposes, including program requirements, spending and characteristics of children served.
- Child Welfare Outcomes 2003-2006: Report to Congress
Child Welfare Outcomes 2003-2006: Report to Congress is a report created by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (the Department) to meet requirements of section 203(a) of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997 (ASFA).1 ASFA amended section 479A of the Social Security Act to require an annual report on State performance. Child Welfare Outcomes 1998 was the first report created in the Child Welfare Outcomes series of reports.
