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Learn about Child Welfare Capacity Building Collaborative's evidence-informed approach to the change and implementation process.

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Reflect on past results to inform plans for future improvements.

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Consider whose perspectives are represented on your team. 

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Learn how implementation teams can assess readiness for change and implementation and support related planning.

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Use this crosswalk to start thinking concretely about prevention planning as a change and implementation process. 

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Access strategies to better understand and implement the family engagement requirements of the FFPSA.

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

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Learn to facilitate a normalcy conversation and to promote normal and developmentally appropriate experiences for youth in foster care.

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

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Explore the types of simulation training available, the benefits, costs, and other considerations, when setting up a simulation training program.

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Use the template and instructions provided to develop parent partner program manuals.

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

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

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Use this brief to explore actionable strategies for meaningful partner engagement in child welfare agency strategic planning, monitoring, and review processes.

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Read about the value of collaboration as the key to prevention, safety, and long-term stability for children and families.