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Learn strategies for accurately and safely collecting data on LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults.

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Learn the importance of effective, ongoing collaboration between child welfare agencies and community-based partners.

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Explore opportunities and lessons learned from the implementation of Division X of the Supporting Foster Youth and Families Through the Pandemic Act, P.L. 116–260.

Video

Watch a discussion on focusing on job-specific skills (instead of best practices culture), training in a virtual environment, and integrating racial equity across child welfare training.

Webinar

Explore how child welfare professionals and organizations can build capacity for implementing the reasonable and prudent parent standard (RPPS) for children and youth in foster care. 

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Browse the themes and key takeaways from the How We Partner With the Community to Improve Service Options podcast series.

Webinar

Learn about the practice and systemic changes Hawaii, Indiana, and Westchester County, NY, made in partnership with their youth and young adult partners.

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Examine current research and how best to build organizational capacity in five areas, and learn about possible challenges and solutions.

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Identify data sources to explore how well your state’s case review system is functioning.

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Reflect on past results to inform plans for future improvements.

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Listen to a foster care advocate’s mental health journey.

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See how workforce satisfaction and retention are improved by emphasizing the positive differences that are made in the lives of children and families.

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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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Learn how to engage young people and families with lived expertise in the CFSR process at a child welfare agency.