Expert Interview

Addressing America’s Shortage of Safe, Stable Foster Homes

June 23, 2026

To help ensure children entering foster care are placed in safe, stable, and supportive family environments, the federal government recently unveiled an agencywide initiative to…

Conference

Westat Participates in 2025 NAWRS Workshop

July 29, 2025

Westat experts are participating in the National Association of Welfare Research and Statistics (NAWRS) Workshop in Charlotte, NC, August 3-6.  Westat is also sponsoring a…

Leadership

Abram Rosenblatt

Vice President

District Attorney of New York

How can service agencies improve outcomes for at-risk youth?

Evaluating the Youth Opportunity Hubs (YOHs)

In the News

How Are At-Risk Youth in NYC Doing?

January 20, 2022

Services for at-risk youth are often fragmented or fail to address their needs. Better coordination among service providers can help improve youth outcomes, including preventing…

Perspective

Multi-System Approach Helps Youth with Behavioral Health Needs

March 10, 2018

Behavioral health challenges faced by children, adolescents, and young adults can be compounded when youth cross systems such as child welfare, juvenile justice, and education.…