In this video, presenters share their experiences with leading and being led by those around them in child welfare and offer practical strategies for child welfare professionals, no matter their role, to lead and support each other in leadership roles.

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.

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

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

Learn solid strategies for understanding and implementing the trauma-informed care provisions of the FFPSA.

Helps child welfare agencies respond to the need to alter practice and communication routines when “normal” child welfare services have been disrupted and better prepare agencies for future disruptions

Find the eligibility requirements of the Children’s Justice Act Grant and the roles and responsibilities of Grantees.

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

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

Find family engagement strategies for survivors, children, and perpetrators of domestic violence.

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

Learn how domestic violence documentation can help hold perpetrators accountable and promote survivor safety and well-being.

Learn how domestic violence and child maltreatment affect families and read about the risks, impacts, protective efforts, and other related topics.

Find information about using collaborative practices and models across human service systems to better serve families dealing with co-occurring issues.

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