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Learn the definition and find information about normalcy and the reasonable and prudent parent standard in the PL 113-183.

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See statistics on increased risks for LGBTQ youth and learn how child welfare systems can use healthy approaches when working with LGBTQ children and youth.

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Identify data sources to explore agency responsiveness to the community.

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Discover how to examine and drill down into state data to build understanding of what’s happening in your child welfare system.

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

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Reflect on past results to inform plans for future improvements.

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

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Access this project management resource to plan for the CFSR Statewide Assessment. 

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Understand the CFSR statewide data indicators, their use in program improvement efforts, and performance calculation tools.

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Better understand your state’s performance on statewide data indicators related to the safety and permanency of children served by the child welfare system. 

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Understand the role of coaching in supporting workers, including coaching functions, effectiveness, models, and strategies.

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

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Get informed about creating normalcy for LGBTQ children and youth in foster care and browse relevant examples.

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Get the latest research on decision science and safety decision-making practices in child welfare to help improved safety outcomes.

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Learn about quality contacts, why they are important, and how an agency can successfully implement them.