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Congregate Care in the Age of Family First: Family Engagement

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

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Family Engagement: A Collaborative Process for Systems Change

Explore the process of transitioning to a prevention-focused child welfare system from several perspectives, including those of a mother and son with lived experience and leaders who set the tone and direction for putting families at the center of child welfare work.

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The Evidence for Strengthening Families

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

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Visioning for Prevention: Conversation Starters

Engage staff and partners with activities in this guide to start a dialogue and create a vision for a more prevention-focused child welfare system.

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What Is Urgent? Taking the First Steps Toward Change

Explore actions that can lead to building authentic, collaborative, and prevention-focused child welfare systems.