Wrapping infants and toddlers in evidence-backed support
Average Time From Removal To Litigation Dismissal
For SBCT cases closed Jul-Dec 2024. State of NJ all cases: AFCARS FY22-latest data available.
Family Team Meeting Goal Completion
For FTM goals completed by the next monthly FTM between Jul-Dec 2024.
A Family Team Meeting (FTM) is a collaborative process where birth families, Safe Babies Court Team professionals, attorneys, DCP&P, service providers, and family support networks come together to engage in child-focused problem solving. FTMs are trauma informed, with the family at the center of all decision making. This team works collaboratively to create a plan for the child’s safety and well-being, and ensure that the individual needs of the family are met. FTMs occur monthly and result in goals for meeting participants to complete in order to support the family.
Who Attends FTMs?
Safe Babies Coordinator
CASA
DCP&P
Law Guardian
Therapist/
Clinician
Other Family
Mother
Mother’s Attorney
Father
Father’s Attorney
DAG
Resource Parent
1.3
Average number of placements for Safe Babies children in closed cases
For cases closed between Jul-Dec 2024.
8.6
Average time in months from removal to reunification
For cases closed between Jul-Dec 2024. Duration from child’s perspective
Family Time (visitation) Frequency
Common practice in child welfare cases in our sites is typically 1 visit per week between children and their birth families, but families enrolled in the Safe Babies Court Team program have more frequent opportunities for family time, prioritizing critical early bonding time.
Safe Babies Families offered family time
2+ visits per week
Safe Babies Families offered family time
3+ visits per week
For families served between Jul-Dec 2024.