Learn about theory of change and why it is critical to implementing effective changes to improve outcomes. 

Learn about applications that can make information gathering more efficient, increase useful data, and help you better understand those you serve. 

Learn step-by-step how to build teams for the change and implementation process.

Assists readers in exploring the Youth Welfare approach to service provision in the area of health care.

Summarizes the change and implementation process and provides an overview of the Change and Implementation in Practice series briefs, “how to” guides that explain key steps and tasks in the process.

Examine current research and how best to build organizational capacity in five areas, and learn about possible challenges and solutions.

Read recent research on child welfare workforce management, including recruitment and retention, professional development, and organizational culture.

Learn to develop data-driven action plans based on the CQI Self-Assessment Instrument findings and any prior assessments.

Find the eligibility requirements of the Children’s Justice Act Grant and the roles and responsibilities of Grantees.

Get guidance for completing the CQI self-assessment instrument, see suggested sources for local assessment data, and learn to rate assessment results.

Helps public child welfare agencies understand the purpose of and context for the Creating LGBTQ Affirming Agencies video and how the video can be used to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) children, youth, and families who are involved in the child welfare system.

Explore the impact of perceptions, attitudes, and organizational culture in child welfare. 

Explore and reflect on the impact of, and opportunities to improve, assessment and decision-making processes. 

Explore insights on using protective capacities and protective factors to build a continuum of practice that extends from safety to strength-building. 

Listen in as parents and workers share their perspectives on the value of and approaches to improving comprehensive assessment of parents.