Explores the implementation planning task of developing strategies to build capacity for intervention implementation at a child welfare agency.

Discusses the task of reviewing readiness assessment findings to plan for capacity building.

Examines the implementation planning task of revisiting the teaming and leadership structures to help agencies facilitate the change and implementation process.

Explores the planning tasks of outlining implementation plan elements, identifying sources, and considering the context of agency implementation planning.

Provides an overview of essential functions for preparing for implementation, planning for capacity building, and developing an implementation plan. The video also considers how tasks work together to support change efforts.

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

Explore the efforts agencies, community collaborative organizations, and others are making to bring families, youth, and communities to the table as they strive to improve the child welfare system in this podcast. 

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

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

Learn how to build capacity in each of four component areas to promote a culture and climate that encourages youth engagement at all levels of an organization.

Browse casework activities to use before, during, and after a caseworker visit with children, youth, and families.

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

Learn the characteristics and results that describe the right people to engage youth and get guidance for recruiting, hiring, and retaining these employees.

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

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