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Introduces the fourth task of identifying possible contributing factors and root causes using different methods. A root cause analysis is a structured approach to understand why a problem occurs using data. Understanding why a problem or unmet need exists helps teams better identify the potential solutions to it.

Publication Year 2018
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Presents factors that may impact plans to conduct an assessment, how teams can clearly communicate the need for the readiness assessment, and what teams need to consider before conducting an assessment.

Publication Year 2018
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Explores the first task of team building: identifying the team’s purpose by developing mission goals and objectives. This module helps the team write a mission statement as part of a change and implementation process at a child welfare agency.

Publication Year 2018
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Explores the fifth task of exploring possible root causes and using data to validate them. Taking time to revisit data, helps teams align on true root cause(s) before moving towards possible solutions.

Publication Year 2018
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Explores the first task of how to gather information on the problem statement, root cause(s), and target population and provides examples of how to apply strategies.

Publication Year 2018
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Explores how the factors of motivation, general capacity, and intervention-specific capacity influence agency readiness for change. This video provides examples of and considerations for conducting readiness assessments.

Publication Year 2018
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Learn how to engage young people and families with lived expertise in the CFSR process at a child welfare agency. 

Publication Year 2022
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Presents technologies that are used in simulations and a variety of settings in which simulations can be used effectively.

Publication Year 2018
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The video introduces participants to technical requirements for joining the Virtual Expo event, such as systems check and audio requirements, and instructs participants on how to upload a profile picture. 

Publication Year 2017
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Publication Year 2018
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Learn about the Children’s Bureau’s commitment to racial and other equity in its work and the actions the Children’s Bureau is taking to advance racial equity in child welfare. 

Publication Year 2021
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Discover strategies for co-creating and sharing power with youth and families in child welfare.

Publication Year 2021
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Explore ways that jurisdictions can integrate strategies to promote equity in continuous quality improvement (CQI) and evaluation efforts. 

Publication Year 2021
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Explore the use of coaching within the context of child welfare supervision and casework practice to improve staff confidence and performance to achieve agency goals related to safety, permanency, and well-being.  

Publication Year 2018
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Hear a foster and adoptive father of African American boys talk about fighting cultural biases to support his sons’ well-being.

Publication Year 2023