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Discover a comprehensive range of information about domestic violence decision-making.

Publication Year 2017
Webinar

Explore the Center’s Focused Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Services training curriculum and learn more about how it can be used to support a team’s CQI goals.

Publication Year 2016
Video

Hear from leaders as they reflect on transformational leadership and its importance in child welfare.

Publication Year 2024
Video

Hear from Capacity Building Center for States Family and Young Adult Consultants with lived experience on the critical role leaders play in advancing well-being, resilience, and dedication of the child welfare workforce.

Publication Year 2024
Video

Explore and reflect on the impact of, and opportunities to improve, assessment and decision-making processes. 

Publication Year 2017
Webinar

Explore promising practices in pregnancy, parenting, and prevention services and view practice examples, including evidence-based programs, in-home services, and specialized units.

Publication Year 2017
PDF

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

Publication Year 2018
PDF

Find meaningful and actionable connections among your agency’s strategic planning, review, and CQI efforts using this toolkit.

Publication Year 2024
Video

Explore the benefits of and strategies for recruiting and integrating people with lived expertise into the child welfare workforce.

Publication Year 2024
Webinar

Learn how continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes can improve implementation fidelity and enhance program outcomes at a child welfare agency.

Publication Year 2015
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Learn about adolescent brain development, trauma-responsive care, and the importance of normalcy.

Publication Year 2017