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Combine lived expertise with agency perspectives to better understand state child welfare data.

Publication Year 2024
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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator placement stability.

Publication Year 2024
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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator reentry to foster care.

Publication Year 2024
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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children in care 24 months or more.

Publication Year 2024
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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children in care 12 to 23 months.

Publication Year 2024
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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children entering care.

Publication Year 2024
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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator recurrence of maltreatment.

Publication Year 2024
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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator maltreatment in foster care.

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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Learn how to support LGBTQIA2S+ children and young people at a child welfare agency.

Publication Year 2024
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Ensure that youth and young adults exiting foster care can obtain their vital documents before transitioning from foster care.

Publication Year 2024
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Consider whose perspectives are represented on your team. 

Publication Year 2024
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Examine the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program's purpose, objectives, history, funding, and requirements. 

Publication Year 2023
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Learn strategies to address the mental health needs of children, young people, and families.

Publication Year 2023
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Explore information and strategies for advancing racial equity through problem exploration.

Publication Year 2023