Child Maltreatment Re-report, Substantiation, and Foster Care Placement: A Latent Class Analysis of Child, Caregiver, and Household Risk Factors Across Screened-In and Screened-Out Cases

Yuerong Liu, Elizabeth Snyder-Fickler, Kelly Evans, Elizabeth J. Gifford, Center for Child and Family Policy, Duke University, Sanford School of Public Policy, Duke University, Margolis Center for Health Policy, Duke University, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Duke University

Child Maltreatment

Published online on July 21, 2025

Abstract

Child Maltreatment, Volume 31, Issue 3, Page 552-567, August 2026.
Children reported to Child Protective Services (CPS) face elevated risks of adverse outcomes. It is essential to identify vulnerable populations and opportunities for early intervention. This study combined qualitative coding of CPS intake reports with ...