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Presents information on the task of building the work plan activities to get the agency ready before implementation begins.

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Explores the planning tasks of outlining implementation plan elements, identifying sources, and considering the context of agency implementation planning.

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Explores the task of building the work plan activities to roll out the intervention and measure the quality of the implementation process, including any piloting or staging of the intervention.

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Examines the implementation planning task of revisiting the teaming and leadership structures to help agencies facilitate the change and implementation process.

Webinar

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

Podcast

Explore the efforts agencies, community collaborative organizations, and others are making to bring families, youth, and communities to the table as they strive to improve the child welfare system in this podcast. 

Webinar

Explore innovative programs and strategies that child welfare professionals can use to support reunification and emphasize caregiver and parent voice.

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Discusses new software and technologies used in child welfare.

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

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Learn about how Jamall reunified with family members and enjoyed family cookouts and holidays with the help of Jennifer and the Family Finder program through Kinnect Ohio.

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Learn about Jamall’s reunification with his mother, grandmother, and other family members through Kinnect Ohio’s Finding Family program.

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Learn about Jennifer’s commitment to facilitating belonging and lifelong support for children in foster care through the Kinnect Ohio Family Finding program.

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

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Understand available technologies and best practices for holding virtual meetings.

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Use the template and instructions provided to develop parent partner program manuals.