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Use this project management resource to plan for the development of a Program Improvement Plan (PIP). 

Publication Year 2024
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Find meaningful and actionable connections among your agency’s strategic planning, review, and CQI efforts using this toolkit.

Publication Year 2024
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Reflect on past results to inform plans for future improvements.

Publication Year 2022
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Use the guide and digital stories from this library with teams and individuals to advocate, inspire, support, recruit, train, and coach towards a better child welfare system. 

Publication Year 2022
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Use this presentation to follow along with the speakers as you watch the 2021 CWVE Session 4 webinar, Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace. 

Publication Year 2021
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Explore resources related to Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace video. 

Publication Year 2021
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This guide is designed to support administrative leaders in states and other jurisdictions in using data to assess and identify ways to improve their service array.

Publication Year 2019
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Explore tips and strategies to effectively engage and sustain the involvement of families and youth at the agency level. 

Publication Year 2019
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This “Service Array Data Inventory Sample Worksheet” (Worksheet) is a companion tool to A Data-Driven Approach to Service Array Guide developed by the Capacity Building Center for States. To use the Worksheet, you can print it out and fill in the blank squares, or use the questions as a guide.

Publication Year 2019
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Consult this video series and companion discussion guide to get different perspectives on building trust and supporting family well-being.

Publication Year 2018
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Use this discussion guide to lead your team to integrate strategies into practice for immediate improvements and to identify models you can adapt for long-term change.

Publication Year 2018
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The kinship caregivers featured in the video series speak candidly about the challenges they face, the support they need, and the rewards that motivate them to continue. Use this video series and discussion guide to create a more supportive environment and develop an agency culture that responds to caregivers’ needs.

Publication Year 2018
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The kinship caregivers featured in the video series speak candidly about the challenges they face, the support they need, and the rewards that motivate them to continue. Use this video series and discussion guide to create a more supportive environment and develop an agency culture that responds to caregivers’ needs.

Publication Year 2018
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The kinship caregivers featured in the video series speak candidly about the challenges they face, the support they need, and the rewards that motivate them to continue. Use this video series and discussion guide to create a more supportive environment and develop an agency culture that responds to caregivers’ needs.

Publication Year 2018
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Find the eligibility requirements of the Children’s Justice Act Grant and the roles and responsibilities of Grantees.

Publication Year 2018