Frankie is 14 years old and lives with his sister, brothers, and moms. He and his sister were adopted when they were 2 years old and 4 years old, respectively. He loves spending time with his aunts, uncles, and cousins and loves being part of a big family.

Use this guide for tips, and strategies concerning the critical role leadership plays in creating and sustaining positive organizational culture.

Learn about Catherine’s journey recovering from trauma and addiction to be successfully reunified with her daughter.

Learn effective strategies to collect, analyze, and use data related to caseworker visits.

​Learn from people with lived experience about the impact of kinship care on children in the child welfare system.

Learn about quality contacts, why they are important, and how an agency can successfully implement them.

Learn about Dezzie’s experience bonding with her newborn while embracing parenting classes and other agency supports in her journey to be reunified with her daughter.

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

Discover how parent partner programs support family reunification by guiding and motivating parents into constructive interactions with the child welfare system and courts.

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

Learn to be more intentional about creating opportunities to relate to the staff and families you serve and to infuse more empathy into your agency.

Learn how child welfare organizations can create equity in the workforce. 

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

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

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