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Item Evidence Brief-Transforming Child Welfare Systems(Casey Family Programs, 2019) Casey Family ProgramsAn estimated 1 in 8 children will experience maltreatment before they reach the age of 18.1 For these children — as well as for their families, communities, and society at large — the burden is substantial. Children who experience abuse or neglect are at a significantly higher risk of involvement with the criminal justice system, developmental delays, mental health and substance abuse challenges, low academic achievement, delinquency, teen pregnancy, and a host of other negative outcomes, including diminished future productivity.2,3 Given the long-lasting impact of child abuse and neglect, delivering programs that prevent child maltreatment not only is an effective approach to protecting children and strengthening families, but also one of the most pragmatic ways to reduce the enormous financial and societal costs incurred when children are harmed. And with the Family First Prevention Services Act providing states new flexibility to spend Title IV-E funds on evidence-based prevention services,4 this preventive approach now has an ongoing funding mechanism to support it.Item How are child protection agencies partnering with faith-based organizations to support vulnerable families?(Casey Family Programs, 2020) Casey Family ProgramsIntroduction There is growing recognition that no single entity can protect all children. The safety and health of children is a shared responsibility and everyone in the community has a role to play to keep children safe and thriving. As such, a multi-disciplinary approach leveraging the knowledge and resources available across the public, business, nonprofit, philanthropic, and community sectors is essential. Faith-based organizations (FBOs) are vital community assets and have a long history of caring for the most vulnerable. Given their aligned values of supporting families, FBOs are well positioned to partner with child protection agencies to protect children and improve outcomes for families in need. Several established strategies may guide the development of a partnership between a child welfare agency and faith-based institutions.