SW 214 Out of Home Care and Permanency Planning: Websites

Child Welfare Outcomes is a report that is published annually 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).

The primary purpose of the Fast Facts website is to provide users with concise information on a range of educational issues, from early childhood to adult learning.

The FastStats site provides quick access to statistics on topics of public health importance and is organized alphabetically.

A working group of 22 Federal agencies, the Forum fosters coordination, collaboration, and integration of Federal efforts to collect, analyze and report data on conditions and trends in issues related to child and family well-being.

“Provides State and national data on adoption and foster care, child abuse and neglect, and child welfare.”

Provides information on Medicare and Medicaid, research and statistical information, regulations, and more.

The Children's Defense Fund (CDF) is a non-profit child advocacy organization that has worked relentlessly for 40 years to ensure a level playing field for all children.

CWLA is the "oldest and largest national nonprofit organization developing and promoting policies and programs to protect children and strengthen families." Good resources under Research/Data.

The mission of the Data Resource Center (DRC) is to take the voices of parents, gathered through the National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) and the National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NS-CSHCN), and share the results through this free online resource.

The mission of the Data Resource Center (DRC) is to take the voices of parents, gathered through the National Survey of Children’s Health (NSCH) and the National Survey of Children with Special Health Care Needs (NS-CSHCN), and share the results through this free online resource.

Free guide to reliable health information provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services.

Kaiser is a non-profit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the U.S., as well as the U.S. role in global health policy.

KIDS COUNT®, a project of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, is a national and state-by-state effort to track the well-being of children in the United States.

“A national and state-by-state effort to track the status of children in the U.S.”

Offers the Social Work Portal, which allows you to search other Social Work organizations, schools, jobs, etc.

Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping America and the world.

“Provides an introduction to key issues as well as in-depth information on poverty measurement, monitoring, analysis, and on poverty reduction strategies for researchers and practitioners.” Includes an online Library.

Offers a Resource Library link near the bottom of the page.

Get housing, income, and poverty level statistics (and more) for states, counties, and cities.

Information on Veterans issues.

Provides access to many online health-related articles under the “find research” section on the left.

DHEC - Provides statistics on infant mortality, selected birth characteristics, healthy mothers, healthy babies: South Carolina's plan to reduce infant mortality and premature births, healthy mothers, healthy babies Assessment Reports, and, Planning and Partnership Resource Guides.