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Using Data to Enhance Equity in Child Welfare: Findings from an Environmental Scan

This report synthesizes child welfare agencies’ data practices to support equity, highlighting common challenges and promising strategies.

Organizations: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation (OPRE), Mathematica, Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP), University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill, UNC School of Social Work

Authors: Josefina Gemignani, Elizabeth Weigensberg, Kanisha Brevard, Sarah Bardin, Roseana Bess

Published Year: 2024

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Developed by the Center for States, the document summarizes insights from jurisdictions working to apply data practices to address disparities and improve outcomes for children and families.

It highlights themes such as leadership support, stakeholder engagement, and building staff capacity for equity-driven analysis. The report also identifies systemic barriers and shares examples of how agencies are using data to inform equity-centered decision-making.