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Read this resource to learn about direct financial assistance and emergency financial assistance available to young people.

Publication Year 2023
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Browse casework activities to use before, during, and after a caseworker visit with children, youth, and families.

Publication Year 2017
Video

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

Publication Year 2017
Video

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

Publication Year 2017
Video

This video highlights engagement as a caseworker visits with a resource parent shortly after child placement.

Publication Year 2017
Video

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

Publication Year 2017
Video

This video highlights engagement as a caseworker visits a 16-year-old youth months after a placement.

Publication Year 2017
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Learn how supervisors and program managers can assist child welfare caseworkers in conducting quality visits with parents.

Publication Year 2017
Webinar

Build skills in community engagement in quality improvement and enhanced data exploration. 

Publication Year 2022
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This reference guide describes the six short videos and paired discussion guides that demonstrate what quality visits look like in practice within one family system over a period of time. 

Publication Year 2017
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Explore resources related to Effectively Engaging Fathers of Color video. 

Publication Year 2021
PDF

Explore strategies for redesigning the child welfare service array to meet the needs of youth and young adults currently and formerly in foster care.

Publication Year 2023
Video

See how listening and relatability helped build trust between a youth and his attorney.

Publication Year 2021