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Learn how domestic violence documentation can help hold perpetrators accountable and promote survivor safety and well-being.

Publication Year 2017
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Explore this tip sheet to learn about child welfare agency and court responsibilities related to APPLA provisions and strategies to achieve permanency.

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Get an overview of the issues related to the physical and emotional safety of child welfare workers.

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Examine a five-step framework that helps organizations promote youth engagement in normalcy conversations about the youth’s own care.

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Learn how to build capacity in each of four component areas to promote a culture and climate that encourages youth engagement at all levels of an organization.

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Learn effective strategies to collect, analyze, and use data related to caseworker visits.

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Explore how independent verification and validation services for title IV-E agencies are used for child welfare information systems projects.

Publication Year 2017
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Browse casework activities to use before, during, and after a caseworker visit with children, youth, and families.

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Learn to facilitate a normalcy conversation and to promote normal and developmentally appropriate experiences for youth in foster care.

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Learn the characteristics and results that describe the right people to engage youth and get guidance for recruiting, hiring, and retaining these employees.

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Discover a comprehensive range of information about domestic violence decision-making.

Publication Year 2017
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See how workforce satisfaction and retention are improved by emphasizing the positive differences that are made in the lives of children and families.

Publication Year 2017
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Explains the importance of sustained involvement of young people currently and formerly in foster care in meaningful organizational activity. 

Publication Year 2017
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Learn about a framework for applying safety science to promote a culture of safety in child welfare agencies.

Publication Year 2017