Research

Chapin Hall is at the forefront of research that shapes policy and practice. Our rigorous data analysis provides decision makers with evidence to shape the best policies and practices for children and families.

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Improved Outcomes at Age 21 for Youth in Extended Foster Care
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Better, Systematic Crisis Response Needed to Help Homeless Young People
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Better, Systematic Crisis Response Needed to Help Homeless Young People
This analysis examined the relationship between risk assessment scores for young people ages 15 to 24, related services offered, and outcomes. Researchers...
2018
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Improved Outcomes at Age 21 for Youth in Extended Foster Care
This report builds on prior findings from the CalYOUTH project and examines outcomes at age 21 from state administrative data and from the third interview...
2018
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Majority of California Youth in Foster Care Believe Extended Care Helps Them Reach Life Goals
This study focuses on the state of California, an early adopter of the new policy that also has the largest foster care population in the U.S. It addresses...
2016
What is administrative data?
An explanation of administrative data, and examples of Chapin Hall projects that use this data....
October 31, 2018
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Rural Counties Lack Services for Youth Experiencing Homelessness
Unprecedented data about rural youth homelessness shows similar prevalence to urban youth experiencing...
2018
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Effective Use of Administrative Data Can Strengthen Efforts to Maintain a Stable Supply of High-Quality Foster Homes
In this report, we demonstrate the potential of administrative data to contribute robust evidence in support of child welfare systems’ efforts to maintain...
2018