The Children’s Data Network is a data and research collaborative focused on the linkage and analysis of administrative records.
Joined February 2014
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Interested in recent developments from the Data Front? The CDN Summer 2020 newsletter is now live! See what we've been up to: mailchi.mp/2a0e9baf690c/chil…
@CDN_USC is honored to have partnered with @CaliforniaDSS, @openlattice, @CADeptEd, @CARRNetwork and others to launch mychildcare.ca.gov!
Today, we announced a new portal to help parents -- including our essential workers -- find safe and licensed child care in their area.
VISIT covid19.ca.gov to learn more.👇
We are thrilled to share our work! Thank you!
In our April issue, Emily Putnam-Hornstein of @ CDN_USC & coauthors describe the value of a new resource, which links data across programs in California. They conclude that integrating data helps create person-oriented programs. Read their analysis here: bit.ly/2ysThcP
The New Yorker shared a story about documenting child-abuse related deaths.
"We can look at those circumstances to see what went wrong, and learn how child-protection agencies can conduct better investigations and make better decisions.” Putnam-Hornstein
newyorker.com/news/news-desk…
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We published a study in Child Maltreatment: A Descriptive Analysis of the Child Protection Histories of Youth and Young Adults Arrested in California. We hope this work facilitates the development of upstream strategies to prevent justice involvement. doi.org/10.1177/107755951983…
Nerd Alert: The California Strong Start Index Documentation manual is now live on our project page. Please visit ow.ly/ZyyF30nxXI9 to dive in.
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#CAStrongStart Index can help service providers, policymakers, and government agencies more effectively support children and families and direct resources where they’re needed most. Learn more at strongstartindex.org. @CDN_USC @First5Assoc @HSFdn
Today, @CDN_USC and @First5Assoc launched a new tool #CAStrongStart Index. It uses info collected at birth to understand the conditions into which babies are born so we can allocate services where they’re needed most. Visit strongstartindex.org
Interested in learning more about the #CAStrongStart index ahead of next month's launch? Visit strongstartindex.org to view a brief animation and ow.ly/rlO930nl57X to view the soft launch presentation. @First5Assoc @HSFdn
The #CAStrongStart Index, launching early Feb, uses birth records to visualize the conditions into which babies are born, helping us raise healthy, resilient kids. @CHHSAgency Secretary Michael Wilkening is previewing it today in Sac @First5Assoc @HSFdn
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Data Darwinist Post #1: To What Degree Do the Criminal Justice and Child Welfare Populations in California Overlap? ow.ly/EzX430cmQlO
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Check out the exciting positions available @First5LA! Pleased to see continued commitment to data, evaluation, and learning with the Manager Evaluation & Learning and Evaluation & Learning Analyst positions, among others! teapawt.net/First5LA/status/958029…
We’re hiring! Check out our open positions, including Organizational Learning Specialist and Manager of Evaluation and Learning. Learn more: bit.ly/2sgEnNX. #LAjobs
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Andi Eastman is sharing new knowledge about youth in probation-supervised foster care by examining the relationship between past child protective services involvement and exit type #SSWR2018. ow.ly/h94v30hHyaf
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How many incarcerated women are mothers? 45% according to the results of a CDN data linkage. Andi Eastman presenting now #SSWR2018 ow.ly/1hJd30hHy1b
Early Pregnancy and Parenting Among Foster Youth: A National Discussion to Inform Research, Practice, and Policy. Bryn King and Andi Eastman are discussing with others at a #SSWR2018 roundtable now. Join the conversation. ow.ly/kCTs30hHyH5
Now trending: @nytimes article exploring @AUTCSDA and @CDN_USCPredictive Risk Modeling work in PA. Excited that CA and @CaliforniaDSS are also exploring hotline data analytics to help support our frontline caseworkers! ow.ly/7SoA30hGo9i
We are proud to have played a critical role in the development a new statewide social welfare program. Read more: ow.ly/Ke5R30gopwV
Great article describing the design, applications, and benefits of the Western Australia Data Linkage System (WADLS) ow.ly/ro9f30fYyaa
Could coordinating services at 1st maltreatment referral resolve family issues, prevent later Probation involvement? ow.ly/vqLB30fFE58
Great story featuring the work of our own Dr. Jacquelyn McCroskey!
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