child welfare

1. October 4, 2024

   Adversity, maternal depression linked to teen mental health risk

   Teens who faced high levels of emotional and multidimensional adversity in their early years are at the most significant risk for mental health challenges, a 15-year U-M study revealed.

2. April 26, 2023

   Youth Policy Lab to evaluate state child welfare program

   In an effort to reduce child maltreatment recidivism and foster care placement, U-M’s Youth Policy Lab will evaluate a new Michigan Department of Health and Human Services program called SafeCare.