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Permanency in 12 Months for Children Entering Care: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children entering care.

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Permanency in 12 Months for Children in Care 12 to 23 Months: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children in care 12 to 23 months.

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Placement Stability: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator placement stability.

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Recurrence of Maltreatment: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator recurrence of maltreatment.

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Reentry to Foster Care: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator reentry to foster care.

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Resource List: Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace

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

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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. 

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Summary: National Convening on Trafficking and Child Welfare

Explore sex trafficking prevention best practices for implementing provisions of the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113-183).

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The Child Welfare Worker Safety Guide

Get an overview of the issues related to the physical and emotional safety of child welfare workers.