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Explores the implementation planning task of developing strategies to build capacity for intervention implementation at a child welfare agency.

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Focuses on planning for capacity building by exploring the task of developing strategies to strengthen motivation among child welfare staff and stakeholders for implementing an intervention.

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Examines the task of building work plan activities to get the intervention ready before implementation begins.

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Provides an overview of essential functions for preparing for implementation, planning for capacity building, and developing an implementation plan. The video also considers how tasks work together to support change efforts.

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Presents information on the task of building the work plan activities to get the agency ready before implementation begins.

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Explores the planning tasks of outlining implementation plan elements, identifying sources, and considering the context of agency implementation planning.

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Read recent research on child welfare workforce management, including recruitment and retention, professional development, and organizational culture.

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Use the resources in this list to support young people’s transitional needs and help them develop the skills needed for independent living after exiting foster care.

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Learn strategies to address the mental health needs of children, young people, and families.

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

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Read this resource to learn about direct financial assistance and emergency financial assistance available to young people.

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Explore strategies for redesigning the child welfare service array to meet the needs of youth and young adults currently and formerly in foster care.

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Use this brief to explore actionable strategies for meaningful partner engagement in child welfare agency strategic planning, monitoring, and review processes.

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Explore tips to help promote youth mental health and wellness services, jurisdictional highlights, and links to relevant resources and tools.

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Explore tools and resources that can help states plan for family-strengthening activities aligned with the FFPSA and prevention-oriented collaboration strategies.