EngageFirst Blog
We are pleased to launch the EngageFirst blog, a space to share insights from our work in the public sector and social services.
Our content will focus on two key themes:
- Advanced Analytics: Applying data analytics and machine learning to improve decision-making and service delivery
- Indigenous Child and Family Services: Analyzing trends in policy, practice and data in child and family services, especially First Nations Child and Family Services.
We look forward to contributing to meaningful dialogue and informed practice. We welcome your constructive comments and feedback
Latest Posts
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Factors Influencing the Likelihood of Aging Out of Foster Care
This study investigates the factors influencing the likelihood of aging out of foster care in a jurisdiction in the western US using the Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS) dataset. The analysis focuses on a cohort of children aged 12-14 at the start of the 2016 Fiscal Year, tracking their outcomes through the 2022 Fiscal Year. The study employs descriptive statistics, correspondence analysis, and logistic regression to identify key predictors and quantify their effects.
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