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Explore information and strategies for advancing racial equity through problem exploration.

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Consider whose perspectives are represented on your team. 

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Better understand your state’s performance on statewide data indicators related to the safety and permanency of children served by the child welfare system. 

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Learn about Dezzie’s experience bonding with her newborn while embracing parenting classes and other agency supports in her journey to be reunified with her daughter.

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Hear about the youth-led projects of the Division X Technical Assistance project in fiscal year 2022.

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Hear how Division X Technical Assistance Targeted Assistance Projects (TAPs) helped child welfare agencies enhance policies and practices for youth and young adults.

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See strategies and examples for partnering with faith-based communities and leaders on behalf of children and youth in foster care waiting to be adopted.

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Learn how leveraging NGO connections in the community can help child welfare systems be more flexible and adaptable in achieving program goals.

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Get ideas for working with community foundations, endowments, and charitable trusts to improve outcomes for children and youth.

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Identify data sources to explore your state’s system of foster and adoptive parent licensing, recruitment, and retention.

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Explore and discuss state performance on CFSR statewide data indicators.

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A Tip Sheet for Child Welfare Workers - Linking Families to Health Insurance

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A Tip Sheet for Child Welfare Workers— Linking Families to Health Insurance

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Discover how parent partner programs support family reunification by guiding and motivating parents into constructive interactions with the child welfare system and courts.

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Explore innovative programs and strategies that child welfare professionals can use to support reunification and emphasize caregiver and parent voice.