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Congregate Care in the Age of Family First: Trauma-Informed Care

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

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Creating and Sustaining Cross-System Collaboration to Support Families in Child Welfare with Co-Occurring Issues: An Administrator's Handbook

Find information about using collaborative practices and models across human service systems to better serve families dealing with co-occurring issues.

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CWVE 2021 Session 4 Presentation

Use this presentation to follow along with the speakers as you watch the 2021 CWVE Session 4 webinar, Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace. 

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Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace 

Explore strategies to help child welfare organizations create equity in the workplace. 

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Opening Personal Stories Video

Explore and reflect on the impact of, and opportunities to improve, assessment and decision-making processes. 

Webinar

Promising Practices That Support Pregnant and Parenting Youth Recorded Webinar

Explore promising practices in pregnancy, parenting, and prevention services and view practice examples, including evidence-based programs, in-home services, and specialized units.

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Resource List: Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace

Explore resources related to Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace video. 

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The Full View: Comprehensive Assessment of Parents

Listen in as parents and workers share their perspectives on the value of and approaches to improving comprehensive assessment of parents. 

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Youth Engagement Blueprint Series: Using Science and Technology Effectively

Learn about adolescent brain development, trauma-responsive care, and the importance of normalcy.