Walking the Talk: Episode 1

Uncovers staff attitudes and beliefs that stand in the way of becoming family focused. Francie, the agency's foster care program manager, has a conversation with two new caseworkers and discovers a disconnect between what the agency promotes through its vision and mission and what is actually happening in practice.

Publication year: 2019

Author:

Capacity Building Center for States

Standard Video

ADA Compliant Video

Description

This series of five animated videos tells the story of one agency's journey as it moves from a compliance-oriented, defensive culture toward a more constructive organizational culture that emphasizes performance, support, and innovation.

More From This Series

Becoming a Family-Focused System

Becoming a Family-Focused System: Assessing Culture and Climate

Becoming a Family-Focused System: Improving Culture Begins With Leaders

Becoming a Family-Focused System: Strategies for Building a Culture of Service Collaboration

Becoming a Family-Focused System: Strategies for Building a Culture to Partner With Families

Building Our Child Welfare System Together Infographic

Coordinating Prevention Services in the Community: Episode 6

Listening to Staff and Families: Episode 2

Partnering With the Courts: Episode 4

Reinforcing Changes: Episode 5

Supporting Families and Kin: Episode 3

Suggested Citation

Capacity Building Center for States (2021). Citation will be generated based on the resources. Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

This material may be freely reproduced and distributed. However, when doing so, please credit Capacity Building Center for States.