This guide is designed to support administrative leaders in states and other jurisdictions in using data to assess and identify ways to improve their service array.

Learn about the range of practices comprising the continuum of youth engagement to youth empowerment.

See statistics on increased risks for LGBTQ youth and learn how child welfare systems can use healthy approaches when working with LGBTQ children and youth.

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

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

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

Understand the role of coaching in supporting workers, including coaching functions, effectiveness, models, and strategies.

Get the latest research on decision science and safety decision-making practices in child welfare to help improved safety outcomes.

Learn how to create an agency organizational culture that is inclusive and knowledgeable about the unique needs of LGBTQ children, youth, and families.

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

Explore additional resources to learn how child welfare organizations can create equity in the workforce. 

Defines prepermanancy services for prospective adoptive and guardianship families and raises awareness about the need for more prepermanency services supports alongside postpermanency supports.

Find out where evidence-based programs and services are being implemented to prevent children from entering foster care.

Use this discussion guide with the "Reflecting on Racial Equity and the Child Welfare Workforce" video to facilitate team discussions about your agency’s current practice and opportunities to take action. 

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