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Webinar

Build skills in community engagement in quality improvement and enhanced data exploration. 

Publication Year 2022
Webinar

Learn sound methods for integrating a focus on race equity in data analysis and CQI. 

Publication Year 2022
PDF

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

Publication Year 2022
PDF

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

Publication Year 2022
PDF

Identify data sources to explore service array and resource development.

Publication Year 2023
PDF

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

Publication Year 2023
PDF

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

Publication Year 2023
PDF

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

Publication Year 2019
PDF

Explore coaching steps and tips supervisors can use to help workers strengthen skills and meet goals.

Publication Year 2017
Video

Explore how child welfare leaders and decision makers can communicate data effectively. 

Publication Year 2021
PDF

Explore additional resources to learn about key considerations to sustain research and evaluation partnerships with people with lived expertise and minimize harm. 

Publication Year 2022