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The Center for States provides research assistance and responds to information requests on building capacity in child welfare.

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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.

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

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

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

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

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Review the protective capacities and protective factors frameworks used to assess, intervene, and serve families.

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Explore tips and strategies to effectively engage and sustain the involvement of families and youth at the agency level. 

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Get an overview of the issues related to the physical and emotional safety of child welfare workers.