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

Learn how child welfare organizations can create equity in the workforce. 

Explore additional resources to learn how child welfare organizations can create equity in the workforce. 

Discover how data sharing can improve the child welfare court system.

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

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

Learn to be more intentional about creating opportunities to relate to the staff and families you serve and to infuse more empathy into your agency.

Explore the types of simulation training available, the benefits, costs, and other considerations, when setting up a simulation training program.

Use this guide for tips, and strategies concerning the critical role leadership plays in creating and sustaining positive organizational culture.

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.

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.

Explore this tip sheet to learn about child welfare agency and court responsibilities related to APPLA provisions and strategies to achieve permanency.

Learn about quality contacts, why they are important, and how an agency can successfully implement them.

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

Brandon is a 21-year-old alumnus of the foster care system. He was in the foster care system for about 10 years and serves as a foster care advocate, working in State government for the last 3 years. He feels that normal activities for all youth in foster care should include getting a driver’s license, going on out-of-State and overnight trips, and participating in sports.