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Then & Now: Looking Back and Moving Forward Activity and Discussion Guide

The journeys of children, youth, and families in child welfare are seldom a straight line. Typically, there are highs and lows and winding paths in between

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Unregulated Custody Transfer/Re-homing of Adopted Children

Get a detailed overview of unregulated transfers of custody, covering risk of harm, screening, ICPC violations, and more.

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Using Data and Evaluation to Advance Racial Equity in Child Welfare

Discover strategies for using data to build evidence, engage youth, families, and other partners, and move toward racial equity in child welfare. ​

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“We See It, We Know It, and Now We Must Do Something About It”: Working Together to Reduce Inequity

Discover how data sharing can improve the child welfare court system.