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Examine the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program's purpose, objectives, history, funding, and requirements. 

Publication Year 2023
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Use the guide and digital stories from this library with teams and individuals to advocate, inspire, support, recruit, train, and coach towards a better child welfare system. 

Publication Year 2022
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Learn solid strategies for understanding and implementing the trauma-informed care provisions of the FFPSA.

Publication Year 2021
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Understand available technologies and best practices for holding virtual meetings.

Publication Year 2020
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Learn how child welfare agencies can transfer select operations online and out of a central worksite.

Publication Year 2020
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Consult this video series and companion discussion guide to get different perspectives on building trust and supporting family well-being.

Publication Year 2018
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Use this discussion guide to lead your team to integrate strategies into practice for immediate improvements and to identify models you can adapt for long-term change.

Publication Year 2018
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The kinship caregivers featured in the video series speak candidly about the challenges they face, the support they need, and the rewards that motivate them to continue. Use this video series and discussion guide to create a more supportive environment and develop an agency culture that responds to caregivers’ needs.

Publication Year 2018
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The kinship caregivers featured in the video series speak candidly about the challenges they face, the support they need, and the rewards that motivate them to continue. Use this video series and discussion guide to create a more supportive environment and develop an agency culture that responds to caregivers’ needs.

Publication Year 2018
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The kinship caregivers featured in the video series speak candidly about the challenges they face, the support they need, and the rewards that motivate them to continue. Use this video series and discussion guide to create a more supportive environment and develop an agency culture that responds to caregivers’ needs.

Publication Year 2018
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Discusses new software and technologies used in child welfare.

Publication Year 2018
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Discover a comprehensive range of information about domestic violence decision-making.

Publication Year 2017
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Get practical guidance for building organizational capacity and for implementing flexible and innovate programs for youth engagement.

Publication Year 2017
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Learn how domestic violence documentation can help hold perpetrators accountable and promote survivor safety and well-being.

Publication Year 2017
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Learn how domestic violence and child maltreatment affect families and read about the risks, impacts, protective efforts, and other related topics.

Publication Year 2017