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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator maltreatment in foster care.

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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children in care 12 to 23 months.

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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children in care 24 months or more.

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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children entering care.

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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator placement stability.

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

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

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Learn sound methods for integrating a focus on race equity in data analysis and CQI. 

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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator recurrence of maltreatment.

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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator reentry to foster care.

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

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

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Explore tools and resources that can help states plan for family-strengthening activities aligned with the FFPSA and prevention-oriented collaboration strategies.

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Learn about the Indiana Department of Child Services’ upstream prevention approach to training and development, expanding the service array, and collaborating with system partners and providers in this recorded webinar.