Presents the second task, identifying a long-term outcome, and provides examples of how to apply strategies. Identifying a long-term outcome that is specific, achievable, and understandable helps teams establish a goal that is focused, feasible, and clear.

Explores the first task of how to gather information on the problem statement, root cause(s), and target population and provides examples of how to apply strategies.

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

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

Learn to select, design, or adapt an intervention to address an identified problem.

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

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

Get tips, guidance, and information about the CQI system assessment and implementation process, and learn how the Center helps agencies build capacity.

Learn a research-informed framework for agencies to explore implementation of CQI systems across seven areas, including leadership support and modeling, staff and stakeholder engagement, communication, administrative structure, use of quality data, case record review process, and application of CQI findings.

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

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

Desiree is an alumna of the foster care system. She lived with the same foster care family for 14 years. She entered foster care with three of her siblings, and wants to use her experiences growing up in foster care to make a difference for those still in the system.

Learn how supervisors and program managers can assist child welfare caseworkers in conducting quality visits with parents.

Examine a five-step framework that helps organizations promote youth engagement in normalcy conversations about the youth’s own care.

Understand the role of coaching in supporting workers, including coaching functions, effectiveness, models, and strategies.