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

Pair this discussion guide with its corresponding video to understand the value of engaging the biological father after removal of the child from the home.

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

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

Learn how to create a culturally inclusive environment by developing a welcoming, culturally sensitive, supportive, and affirming agency for all people.

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

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

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

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

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

Get informed about creating normalcy for LGBTQ children and youth in foster care and browse relevant examples.

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

Adapt  policies and practices to meet the growing needs of LGBTQ children, youth, and families. 

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.

Explore ways to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) children and youth.