Evidence Brief-Transforming Child Welfare Systems
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2019
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Casey Family Programs
Abstract
An 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.
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child maltreatment, prevention, services, cost benefit
Citation
Casey Family Programs. (2019). Evidence Brief-Transforming Child Welfare Systems.