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

Develop a better understanding of customized congregate care and learn about implementing the FFPSA provisions in congregate care QRTP assessment.

Learn solid strategies for understanding and implementing the trauma-informed care provisions of the FFPSA.

Access strategies to better understand and implement the family engagement requirements of the FFPSA.

Helps child welfare leaders identify what they can do to advance their prevention vision and shows what they will see as that vision takes root.

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.

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.

Explore tips and strategies to effectively engage and sustain the involvement of families and youth at the agency level. 

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

Learn about State Liaison Officers, who they are, their roles, responsibilities, and the Center for States resources available to them.

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

Get the basics on general practice for agency interventions, including screening, documenting descriptions of abuse and protective efforts, and evaluating risk.

Examine foundational information and suggestions for effective casework and supporting examples for families experiencing domestic violence.

Explore coaching steps and tips supervisors can use to help workers strengthen skills and meet goals.

Learn about adolescent brain development, trauma-responsive care, and the importance of normalcy.