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Service Array and Resource Development: Systemic Factor Data Planning Worksheet

Identify data sources to explore service array and resource development.

Publication Year 2023
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Staff and Provider Training: Systemic Factor Data Planning Worksheet

Identify data sources to explore functioning of staff and provider training.

Publication Year 2023
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Agency Responsiveness to the Community: Systemic Factor Data Planning Worksheet

Identify data sources to explore agency responsiveness to the community.

Publication Year 2023
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CWVE 2023 Navigation Guide

Explore this guide to learn more about the CWVE 2023 conference platform and its features.

Publication Year 2023
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Reflecting on Racial Equity and the Family First Prevention Services Act Discussion Guide

Use this discussion guide with the “Reflecting on Racial Equity and the Family First Prevention Services Act” video to facilitate team discussions about your agency’s current practice and opportunities to take action.

Publication Year 2023
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Promoting Safe and Stable Families

Examine the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program's purpose, objectives, history, funding, and requirements. 

Publication Year 2023
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Reflecting on Racial Equity and Prevention-Focused Systems Discussion Guide

Use this discussion guide with the “Reflecting on Racial Equity and Prevention-Focused Systems” video to facilitate team discussions about your agency’s current practice and opportunities to take action.

Publication Year 2023
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CFSR Measures Crosswalk

Use this helpful reminder of Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) measures to support CFSR planning and implementation activities.

Publication Year 2023
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National Foster Care Month 2023 Virtual Event

Learn strategies to address the mental health needs of children, young people, and families.

Publication Year 2023
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CWVE 2023 Invitational Flier

Join the Capacity Building Center for States and the Children’s Bureau at the 2023 Child Welfare Virtual Expo (CWVE), Recruit, Retain, and Support: Strategies for Strengthening the Child Welfare Workforce! 

This year’s CWVE will present jurisdictional strategies to recruit and retain child welfare professionals, as well as programs and emerging practices to strengthen and support a diverse workforce.  

Publication Year 2023
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Quality Assurance System: Systemic Factor Data Planning Worksheet

Identify data sources to explore how well your state’s quality assurance system is functioning.

Publication Year 2023
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Statewide Information System: Systemic Factor Data Planning Worksheet

Identify data sources to explore how well your state’s statewide information system is functioning.

Publication Year 2023
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Case Review System: Systemic Factor Data Planning Worksheet

Identify data sources to explore how well your state’s case review system is functioning.

Publication Year 2023
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​​Reflecting on Racial Equity and the Child Welfare Workforce Discussion Guide​

Use this discussion guide with the "Reflecting on Racial Equity and the Child Welfare Workforce" video to facilitate team discussions about your agency’s current practice and opportunities to take action.

Publication Year 2023
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Citizen Connections: Winter/Spring 2023

Find information about the new CRP Peer Group lead, the NCRP Advisory Board update, communication tools for CRPs, and more.

Publication Year 2023