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Child & Family Well-Being Study

Child & Family Well-Being Study

This community-based intervention study examines the effects of wraparound and other community-based services for children and families who have recently been involved in a child protective services (CPS) investigation. Wraparound is a family-centered, team-based planning process to provide individualized community-based services and natural supports for children and families. The study investigates 6- and 12-month effects of the intervention on child, caregiver, and family well-being, as well as processes resulting in outcomes. A parallel study uses administrative data to investigate child safety outcomes in a multi-year statewide cohort. The research study was supported by grants from the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Administration for Children and Families (ACF).

Research Team

Profile photo for Christian M. Connell, Ph.D.
Christian M. Connell, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Studies

Director: Child Maltreatment Solutions Network