Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

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The use of GIS in child welfare improves decision making by analyzing spatial relationships that describe the interaction among people, family, community, and environment. Child welfare professionals can visualize the placement of children, proximity to family, location based recruitment of foster parents, and display community resources and services. Learn More.

Recent Updates
T/TA Materials

Published 8/3/2012
Tips, Tools and Trends: Geographic Information Systems » Published 12/13/2011
Geographic Information Systems in Child Welfare (4/14/2011 Open Enrollment Webinar) » Published 11/2/2011
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Child Welfare » Published 11/2/2011
About Geographic Information Systems (GIS) » Published 10/18/2011
Using GIS for Policy and Planning: New York City Example »