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Having the Normalcy Conversation: A Guide for Discussing Developmentally Appropriate Services for Children, Youth, and Young Adults in Foster Care

Explore the various aspects of the importance of normalcy for children and youth in care.

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Inventory of Innovations: Software and Technology

Discusses new software and technologies used in child welfare.

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Knowledge Management Research: Telework in Child Welfare

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

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Knowledge Management Research: Virtual Meetings in Child Welfare

Understand available technologies and best practices for holding virtual meetings.

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White House Convening on Developmentally Appropriate Services for Children, Youth, and Young Adults in Foster Care

Addressed developmentally appropriate services for youth in foster care and identified best practices for Federal support of States and territories in implementing provisions of the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113-183).