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In an empowering narrative of resilience and leadership, this video spotlights the inspiring journeys of two Black women who have ascended to executive roles in child welfare.

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In this video, leaders of the National Center for Adoption Competent Mental Health Services discuss the positive impact of collaboration between child welfare and mental health systems.

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In this presentation, viewers will learn about the University of Kentucky’s innovative recruitment, education, and retention program for child welfare workforce.

Publication Year 2024
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In this video, presenters share their experiences with leading and being led by those around them in child welfare and offer practical strategies for child welfare professionals, no matter their role, to lead and support each other in leadership roles.

Publication Year 2024
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Hear from Capacity Building Center for States Family and Young Adult Consultants with lived experience on the critical role leaders play in advancing well-being, resilience, and dedication of the child welfare workforce.

Publication Year 2024
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Hear from leaders as they reflect on transformational leadership and its importance in child welfare.

Publication Year 2024
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Use the activities in this tool to create a plan to replicate, adapt, or design an intervention to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.

Publication Year 2024
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Watch this video to hear strategies for providing and maintaining peer support for child welfare professionals in child welfare agencies. 

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Watch this video to hear strategies for creating and maintaining sustainable change in child welfare agencies. 

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Watch this video to learn about developing and maintaining authentic partnerships between child welfare professionals and families in child welfare. 

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View this video to learn more about Family-Agency Leadership Academy (FALA) concepts and how to use the resources with your team. 

Publication Year 2024
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Listen to this podcast to learn more about foundational Family-Agency Leadership Academy (FALA) concepts and how to better support family empowerment and engagement in child welfare.

Publication Year 2024
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Use the FALA Assessment Tool with your team to assess current strengths and areas for growth in family-agency partnership.
 

Publication Year 2024
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Read about Citizens Review Panel (CRP) recruitment, discover key strategies for tribal engagement, and explore ways to collaborate with agency partners. 

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Use this project management resource to plan for the development of a Program Improvement Plan (PIP). 

Publication Year 2024