Child Welfare Information Gateway

Child Welfare Information Gateway is an official U.S. government resource associated with the Children’s Bureau. It helps people find information and tools related to child welfare, drawing together materials for families, professionals, organizations, and others seeking guidance. Its topics include prevention, safety and risk, permanency, casework practice, courts, workforce issues, youth, and the well-being of children and families.

The Gateway offers a searchable collection of resources and a library catalog, alongside publication series, resource collections, and information about Children’s Bureau national initiatives and discretionary grants. Visitors can also explore state, territorial, and tribal resources, including state statutes, guides and manuals, and information on foster care, adoption, and guardianship assistance. The site highlights National Child Abuse Prevention Month, National Foster Care Month, and National Adoption Month, and provides subscriptions for free updates. For people seeking help with a personal situation or information about reporting abuse and neglect, it offers relevant pathways and contact details. As a public information service, the Gateway organizes child welfare materials to support discovery and understanding.