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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.

Webinar

Learn about a framework for applying safety science to promote a culture of safety in child welfare agencies.

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Use this guide for tips, and strategies concerning the critical role leadership plays in creating and sustaining positive organizational culture.

Infographic

Browse the themes and key takeaways from the How We Partner With the Community to Improve Service Options podcast series.

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

Webinar

Learn about normalcy for LGBTQ children and youth in foster care in the context of the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113–183).

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

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Find family engagement strategies for survivors, children, and perpetrators of domestic violence.

Podcast

In this introduction to the podcast series How We Partner With the Community to Improve Service Options, agency leaders talk about the changing culture of their organizations. Leaders from Kentucky discuss their Child Welfare Transformation initiative, three transformational goals, and culture of safety.

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. 

Video

Learn to be more intentional about creating opportunities to relate to the staff and families you serve and to infuse more empathy into your agency.

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Learn strategies to address the mental health needs of children, young people, and families.

Webinar

Explore existing frameworks for protective capacities and protective factors and learn how to use them together for better prevention.

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