Identify data sources to explore agency responsiveness to the community.

Identify data sources to explore how well your state’s case review system is functioning.

Reflect on past results to inform plans for future improvements.

Learn how to engage young people and families with lived expertise in the CFSR process at a child welfare agency. 

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

Identify data sources to explore your state’s system of foster and adoptive parent licensing, recruitment, and retention.

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

Learn about the challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) families involved with the child welfare system and ways to help them.

Learn how child welfare professionals and family leaders can use the Parent Partner Program Navigator, a web-based, interactive resource that offers guidance for designing and implementing parent partner programs at child welfare agencies.

Combine lived expertise with agency perspectives to better understand state child welfare data.

Set the groundwork for meaningful engagement of people with lived experience in the CFSR.

Identify data sources to explore how well your state’s quality assurance system is functioning.

Identify data sources to explore service array and resource development.

Identify data sources to explore functioning of staff and provider training.

Identify data sources to explore how well your state’s statewide information system is functioning.