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Government Documents & Agencies
Use these sites to find documents and data on the implementation of U.S. government policies and programs at the state and federal levels.
- National Registry of Evidence-Based Programs and Practices"A searchable online registry of more than 180 interventions supporting mental health promotion, substance abuse prevention, and mental health and substance abuse treatment" from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
- National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth"The Family and Youth Services Bureau and its National Clearinghouse on Families and Youth work to end youth homelessness, teen pregnancy, and family violence." From the Family and Youth Services Bureau.
- What Works ClearinghouseFrom the WWC website: "The goal of the WWC is to be a resource for informed education decision making. To reach this goal, the WWC identifies studies that provide credible and reliable evidence of the effectiveness of a given practice, program, or policy (referred to as “interventions”), and disseminates summary information and free reports on the WWC website."
- Cochrane Library This link opens in a new windowIncludes: Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews (called Cochrane Reviews); DARE: Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects (Other Reviews); Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (Clinical Trials); Cochrane Methodology Register (Methods Studies); Health Technology Assessment Database (Technology Assessment); and NHS Economic Evaluation Database (Economic Evaluations).
- Campbell Collaboration"The Campbell Collaboration is an international research network that produces systematic reviews of the effects of social interventions in Crime & Justice, Education, International Development, and Social Welfare. "
- California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare"The primary goal of the CEBC Program Registry is to provide a searchable database of programs that can be utilized by professionals that serve children and families involved with the child welfare system. "
- USA.govAn established gateway to virtually all U.S. government-related information on the Web
- Children's BureauAn agency under the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that works with state and local agencies to promote child welfare.
- Child Welfare Information GatewayThe premier site for federal government policy and programs relating to adoption and child abuse.
- Office of Disability Employment PolicyComprehensive disability resources from the federal government, with links to state and local agencies and organizations.
- U.S. Government Accountability Office: Reports & TestimoniesSearch or browse official reports from the "investigative arm of Congress" on social services and related issues.
- Access WashingtonGateway for all government agencies in Washington state
- Washington State Institute for Public PolicyA research agency authorized by the Washington state legislature to create programs and reports that address policy questions relating to child welfare, criminal justice, health and education.
- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)The executive level agency that provides social support services to over one-third of Washington residents. Browse the Programs & Adminstrations areas for your topical interest, then work down through the menus.
- SESA Legislative Reports (Washington DSHS)Browse or keyword search this state repository of Services and Enterprise Support Administration progress reports for social services in Washington.
- HealWA: Health Evidence Resource for Washington StateLinks to a good variety of proprietary and open-access resources relating to health, including mental health. The proprietary databases are restricted to licensed health professionals in this state, including social workers. Registration is required before first use.