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Resource List: "We See It, We Know It, and Now We Must Do Something About It”: Working Together to Reduce Inequity

Publication Year 2021
Webinar

Resources for State Implementation of the Anti-Trafficking Provisions of P.L. 113–183 Recorded Webinar

Learn about resources to support child welfare agencies as they implement requirements of the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113–183) that prevent sex trafficking and improve child welfare responses to trafficking victims. 

Publication Year 2016
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Rethinking Service Array for Young People Transitioning From Child Welfare

Explore strategies for redesigning the child welfare service array to meet the needs of youth and young adults currently and formerly in foster care.

Publication Year 2023
Video

Ronnie and Jackie’s Story

See how listening and relatability helped build trust between a youth and his attorney.

Publication Year 2021
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Sarah and Nic’s Story

Underscores the importance of consistency and encouragement in trusting relationships. A Fostering Success peer mentor gave impactful advice to the youth she mentored: Stop listening to the people who don’t believe in you.

Publication Year 2021
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Service Array and Resource Development: Systemic Factor Data Planning Worksheet

Identify data sources to explore service array and resource development.

Publication Year 2023
Video

Setting the Stage: Creating the Space for People With Lived Expertise to Thrive

Discover strategies to effectively integrate people with lived expertise into the child welfare workforce.

Publication Year 2022
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Setting the Stage: Creating the Space for People With Lived Expertise to Thrive Tip Sheet

Explore additional resources to help effectively integrate lived experts into the child welfare workforce. 

Publication Year 2022
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Setting the Stage: Creating the Space for People With Lived Expertise to Thrive Sample Scenario

Discover ways to effectively integrate people with lived expertise into the child welfare workforce. 

Publication Year 2022
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Setting the Stage: Creating the Space for People With Lived Expertise to Thrive Resource List

Explore additional resources for effectively integrating lived experts into the child welfare workforce. 

Publication Year 2022
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Staff and Provider Training: Systemic Factor Data Planning Worksheet

Identify data sources to explore functioning of staff and provider training.

Publication Year 2023
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Statewide Information System: Systemic Factor Data Planning Worksheet

Identify data sources to explore how well your state’s statewide information system is functioning.

Publication Year 2023
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Stefani and Kim’s Story

Demonstrates how showing up and listening are foundational to developing a nourishing relationship with youth. A young woman describes the constant support she and her family received from a social worker as she evolved from a youth into a teen mom and an advocate.

Publication Year 2021
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Stories From the Field: Practical Strategies for Engaging Young People Recorded Webinar

Recorded webinar of youth with lived expertise and child and family serving agency leaders discussing strategies to support meaningful youth engagement and integrating family and youth voices at individual, practice, and system levels.

Publication Year 2021
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Strategies for Authentic Integration of Family and Youth Voice in Child Welfare

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

Publication Year 2019