The Center for the Study of Social Policy (CSSP) brief which highlights the key considerations for states to think about to ensure their definition allows them to serve children and families without creating unintended consequences – including increasing disproportionalities and disparities and negative primary prevention budgetary consequences. 

Youth Law Center fact sheet describing the rights of children in foster care in California to maintain contact and visit family and friends, to live with their siblings, and more.

Resources and information from the Child Welfare Information Gateway related to safety planning.