UCLA Pritzker Center Research
Collaborative Reform in Child Welfare for Families Experiencing Domestic Violence in the Antelope Valley
In 2023, the UCLA Pritzker Center launched a pilot study in partnership with Valley Oasis, a domestic violence service agency, and the DCFS Lancaster Regional Office to respond to recommendations in the earlier report.
Beyond Blind Removal: Color Consciousness and Anti-Racism in Los Angeles County Child Welfare
Blind removal aims to reduce racial disproportionality by removing racial demographics from the removal decision-making process after an investigation of alleged child abuse or neglect.
Therapeutic Dance for the Healing of Sexual Trauma: A Systematic Review
A systematic review to summarize the existing evidence for therapeutic dance as an intervention for healing after sexual trauma.
Child Welfare, Public Health, and Domestic Violence
A Cross-Sector Strategy Promoting Safe Families and Stable Homes
LA County Department of Mental Health + Office of Education
Creating a healthy, equitable transition back to in-school learning for students and parents during COVID-19
The Impact of COVID-19 on Foster and Relative Caregivers
Over 600 resource parents in Los Angeles County were surveyed to understand the impact of COVID-19 on them and the children in their care.
Courageous Conversations
Racial equity and disproportionality are prominent features of reimagining the child welfare system. Our research poses ideas for reform.
UCLA Pritzker Center Seed Grants
Part of our ongoing effort to promote research and collaboration with the community.
Substance Use & The Child Welfare System
In partnership with A New Way of Life, UCLA Pritzker Center completed this report on substance use and the cthild welfare system.
Barriers to Reducing Racial Disproportionality of Black Children in Los Angeles County Child Welfare
This project explores the barriers to reducing racial disproportionality in Los Angeles County’s child welfare system by analyzing data collected through interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis.
Mental Health Among Foster & Adopted Youth
The Pritzker Foster Care Initiative supported this research through a generous grant to research the transition from in-person to telemental health services among foster and adopted youth.
ACE Screening as a Tool for Improving Health Access and Outcomes for Children and Youth in California Mental Health Among Foster & Adopted Youth
CalAIM-funded ACE screening and response activities enable healthcare providers to identify children and youth vulnerable to toxic stress and connect families with trauma-responsive services.