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Video

Monitoring, Evaluating, and Applying Findings: Video 3

Presents how teams can develop a visual logic model that shows inputs, activities, outputs, and outcomes needed for the evaluation plan in a structured format to guide the work.

Publication Year 2019
Video

Monitoring, Evaluating, and Applying Findings: Video 10

Examines the tasks of sharing findings and recommendations to inform stakeholders of the implementation progress, guide decision-making about the future of the intervention, support advocating for resources, and expand the knowledge base.

Publication Year 2019
Video

Organizational Readiness and Retention for People With Lived Expertise

Learn about organizational capacity to assess readiness and how it impacts retention of people with lived expertise in child welfare agencies.
 

Publication Year 2024
PDF

Overview of How to Run the CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicators Syntax

Review the steps for running the CFSR Round 4 SPSS syntax to calculate observed performance on statewide data indicators. 

Publication Year 2022
PDF

Parent Partner Program Manual: Sample Policies and Procedures

Use the template and instructions provided to develop parent partner program manuals.

Publication Year 2016
Webinar

Parent Partner Program Navigator Launch Recorded Webinar

Learn how child welfare professionals and family leaders can use the Parent Partner Program Navigator, a web-based, interactive resource that offers guidance for designing and implementing parent partner programs at child welfare agencies.

Publication Year 2016
PDF

Permanency in 12 Months for Children in Care 24 Months or More: 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 24 months or more.

Publication Year 2022
PDF

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.

Publication Year 2022
PDF

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.

Publication Year 2022
Webinar

​​Perspectives on Youth Engagement Recorded Webinar​

​​Explore various perspectives on how child welfare professionals can engage youth and young adults in child welfare practice.​ 

Publication Year 2016
PDF

Placement Stability: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

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

Publication Year 2022
Webinar

Post-Reunification Supports and Prevention of Reentry Into Out-of-Home Care: National Foster Care Month Recorded Webinar

Explore the benefits of reunification and post-reunification supports and how these strategies help prevent reentry into foster care. 

Publication Year 2016
Video

Power in Partnerships: Prioritizing Lived Expertise in Child Welfare

Hear a summary of the 2022 CWVE themes and learn strategies for moving forward with prioritizing lived expertise in child welfare. 

Publication Year 2022
PDF

Preparation Checklist for Engagement of Young People and Families in the CFSR

Set the groundwork for meaningful engagement of people with lived experience in the CFSR.

Publication Year 2023
Video

Productive Partnerships With Youth and Families: Commitment to Lived Expertise

Explore ways to increase commitment to partnering with people with lived expertise in child welfare.

Publication Year 2022