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Explore considerations for assessing readiness as part of an equitable and inclusive change and implementation process. 

Publication Year 2023
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Explore considerations for testing, piloting, and staging new programs and practices with attention to equity and inclusion. 

Publication Year 2023
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Explore considerations for monitoring and evaluating new interventions and applying findings to make adjustments aligned with equity and inclusion. 

Publication Year 2023
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Explore considerations for equitable, inclusive, and data-driven problem exploration.

Publication Year 2023
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Explore considerations for planning and building capacity for equitable implementation of new programs and practices. 

Publication Year 2023
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Explore considerations for convening a diverse team of partners, including people with lived expertise, to support equitable change and implementation efforts.

Publication Year 2023
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Explore considerations for collaboratively developing an equitable theory of change.

Publication Year 2023
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Explore considerations for selecting, designing, and adapting effective and equitable interventions. 

Publication Year 2023
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Explore information and strategies for advancing racial equity through problem exploration.

Publication Year 2023
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Learn about the Capacity Building Center for States’ diversity, racial equity, and inclusion terms and definitions and the importance of shared language to advance equity. 

Publication Year 2022
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Explore the Capacity Building Center for States’ most up-to-date diversity, racial equity, and inclusion terms and definitions. 

Publication Year 2021
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Explore additional resources to learn how child welfare organizations can create equity in the workforce. 

Publication Year 2022
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Use this discussion guide with the “Reflecting on Racial Equity and the Family First Prevention Services Act” video to facilitate team discussions about your agency’s current practice and opportunities to take action.

Publication Year 2023
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Use this discussion guide with the “Reflecting on Racial Equity and the Child and Family Services Review” video to facilitate team discussions about your agency’s current practice and opportunities to take action.

Publication Year 2023
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Use this discussion guide with the "Reflecting on Racial Equity and the Child Welfare Workforce" video to facilitate team discussions about your agency’s current practice and opportunities to take action.

Publication Year 2023