Social Work

Reports on programs administered by ACF. Also check out individual programs for details.

Child Welfare Outcomes is a report that is published annually by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In addition to reporting on state performance in these outcome categories, the Child Welfare Outcomes Reports also include data on contextual factors and findings of analyses conducted across states.

The reports and other products in this section can serve as resources to public health officials and other health professionals who need up-to-date statistics and data sources around mental health and mental illness. However, these lists of reports and data tools are not exhaustive.

A resource since 1988, the National Data Archive on Child Abuse and Neglect (NDACAN) promotes scholarly exchange among researchers in the child maltreatment field. NDACAN acquires microdata from leading researchers and national data collection efforts and makes these datasets available to the research community for secondary analysis.

Features reports with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on issues related to substance abuse and mental health such as methamphetamine use, emergency room visits due to substance abuse and mental health problems, and suicide rates.

A comprehensive, up-to-date directory on crime statistics ranging from prison finance, arrests, public opinion, and the death penalty.

The Census Bureau provides poverty data from several household surveys and programs. Here you can find poverty estimates, learn about these surveys and programs, and get guidance on how to choose the right estimate for your needs.

Generalized resource for locating statistics.

Welcome to the CalFresh Data Dashboard. This is a full service, one-stop dashboard where you can find all of the most current CalFresh data. CDSS strives to deliver excellent services and resources to our internal and external partners. This dashboard will provide you with information to analyze trends in CalFresh demographics, participation rates, timeliness, benefit accuracy and churn rates by county. (CalFresh replaces CA Food Stamps.)

CalWORKs is a welfare program that gives cash aid and services to eligible needy California families. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments. If a family has little or no cash and needs housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care, they may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help.

DataQuest helps you find facts about California schools and districts. Statistics include: Academic Performance Index API, Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), Course Enrollments, Dropouts, English Learners, staffing, special education, and more.

Facts and Stats is a collection of pertinent data about individuals provided services funded by DDS.

These data tables display data provided by County Welfare Departments and state agencies concerning caseloads, costs, and services for adult and disability programs. As additional and/or revised data become available, they are updated and new versions are issued.

Website for California's Employment Development Department, includes statistics on labor force and unemployment.

Monthly reports on use of California public assistance.

The Center improves the public’s health through high-quality, objective, and evidence-based research and data that informs effective policymaking. Go to AskCHIS to access California statistical data.