Resource Library

The Center for States designs products, services, and learning experiences to increase understanding and awareness, and build knowledge and skills. The Center focuses its attention on developing products and resources on several core organizational and practice topics.

If you are interested in our series and learning experiences, please use our search bar or explore our topics.

Explore our resources below and filter them as you need.

Library and Information Services

Woman in front of a computer

The Center for States provides research assistance and responds to information requests on building capacity in child welfare.

Request Library Services

Connect With Us

Sign Up for News and Updates

Learn how we can help your agency build the capacity to thrive.

Email: capacityinfo@icfi.com 
Phone: 1.844.222.0272

Visit the Center for States' Contact Us webpage for more information.

Showing 1 - 15 of 22 resources
PDF

A Data-Driven Approach to Service Array Guide

This guide is designed to support administrative leaders in states and other jurisdictions in using data to assess and identify ways to improve their service array.

PDF

Building Capacity to Manage Change and Improve Child Welfare Practice

Learn about Child Welfare Capacity Building Collaborative's evidence-informed approach to the change and implementation process.

PDF

Change and Implementation in Practice: Readiness Assessment Tool

Learn how implementation teams can assess readiness for change and implementation and support related planning.

PDF

Change and Implementation Prevention Planning Crosswalk

Use this crosswalk to start thinking concretely about prevention planning as a change and implementation process. 

PDF

Child and Family Services Review State Data Profile Quick Reference (updated for CFSR Round 4)

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

PDF

Creating and Sustaining Cross-System Collaboration to Support Families in Child Welfare with Co-Occurring Issues: An Administrator's Handbook

Find information about using collaborative practices and models across human service systems to better serve families dealing with co-occurring issues.

PDF

CWVE 2021 Session 4 Presentation

Use this presentation to follow along with the speakers as you watch the 2021 CWVE Session 4 webinar, Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace. 

Webinar

Evidence-Based Practice Implementation: Responding to the Organizational and Workforce Challenges Recorded Webinar

Learn about research and practice insights for implementing evidence-based practices in child welfare systems.

Video

Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace 

Explore strategies to help child welfare organizations create equity in the workplace. 

Video

Opening Personal Stories Video

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

PDF

Programs and Services in Approved State Prevention Program Plans

Find out where evidence-based programs and services are being implemented to prevent children from entering foster care.

PDF

Promoting Safe and Stable Families

Examine the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program's purpose, objectives, history, funding, and requirements. 

PDF

Resource List: Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace

Explore resources related to Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace video. 

PDF

Service Array Data Inventory Sample Worksheet

This “Service Array Data Inventory Sample Worksheet” (Worksheet) is a companion tool to A Data-Driven Approach to Service Array Guide developed by the Capacity Building Center for States. To use the Worksheet, you can print it out and fill in the blank squares, or use the questions as a guide.

PDF

The Evidence for Strengthening Families

Read about the value of collaboration as the key to prevention, safety, and long-term stability for children and families.