Chapin Hall Center for Children is an independent research center at the University of Chicago dedicated to improving the well-being of children, youth, families, and their communities. Chapin Hall’s mission is to understand and improve the safety, health, and opportunities for children and families through research, evaluation, and policy analysis.

The Children and Family Services Division (CFSD) is the state agency within the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) that leads and oversees child welfare services across California. Its mission is to serve, aid, and protect needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and foster independence

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) is a U.S. federal agency dedicated to promoting the economic and social well-being of children, families, and communities through programs, funding, and support services. The ACF is a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that focuses on improving the lives of children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations. It was established on April 15, 1991, through the merger of the Office of Human Development Services, the Family Support Administration, and the Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Program. ACF’s mission is to ensure that families and communities are resilient, safe, healthy, and economically secure.