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

Publication Year 2017
Video

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

Publication Year 2021
PDF

Explore the types of simulation training available, the benefits, costs, and other considerations, when setting up a simulation training program.

Publication Year 2020
PDF

Browse casework activities to use before, during, and after a caseworker visit with children, youth, and families.

Publication Year 2017
Video

This video highlights engagement as the caseworker visits a father in the county jail after his children were removed from his home.

Publication Year 2017
Video

This video highlights engagement as the caseworker visits a mother after her children were removed from her home.

Publication Year 2017
Video

This video highlights engagement as a caseworker visits with a resource parent shortly after child placement.

Publication Year 2017
Video

This video highlights engagement as a caseworker and supervisor work together on the family’s case.

Publication Year 2017
Video

This video highlights engagement as a caseworker visits a 16-year-old youth months after a placement.

Publication Year 2017
PDF

Learn how supervisors and program managers can assist child welfare caseworkers in conducting quality visits with parents.

Publication Year 2017
Webinar

Learn sound methods for integrating a focus on race equity in data analysis and CQI. 

Publication Year 2022
PDF

This reference guide describes the six short videos and paired discussion guides that demonstrate what quality visits look like in practice within one family system over a period of time. 

Publication Year 2017
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Explore resources related to Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace video. 

Publication Year 2021
PDF

Explore coaching steps and tips supervisors can use to help workers strengthen skills and meet goals.

Publication Year 2017
PDF

Learn a research-informed framework for agencies to explore implementation of CQI systems across seven areas, including leadership support and modeling, staff and stakeholder engagement, communication, administrative structure, use of quality data, case record review process, and application of CQI findings.

Publication Year 2018