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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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Explore how data reported in AFCARS about youth who run away from state custody can be used to inform interventions.

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

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

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

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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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Provides a broad overview of the Child Welfare Response to Child and Youth Sex Trafficking learning curriculum and explores how the curriculum could be integrated into agency training programs.

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

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See how coordination can improve identification, reporting, and services for youth who are victims or at risk of becoming victims of sex trafficking.

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

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Explore strategies for developing a comprehensive community prevention framework across all levels of prevention.

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

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Explore and discuss state performance on CFSR statewide data indicators.

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Explore information and get guidance about sex trafficking and identification of sex trafficking victims.

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