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Hear about strategies for authentically partnering with youth, young adults, Tribes, families, and communities of color to inform and improve child welfare research, practice, and policy.

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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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Discusses new software and technologies used in child welfare.

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Find out how simulation training is used in child welfare and learn the five key steps for developing and implementing a simulation programs.

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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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Learn how child welfare agencies can transfer select operations online and out of a central worksite.

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Understand available technologies and best practices for holding virtual meetings.

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Explore additional resources to learn how child welfare organizations can create equity in the workforce. 

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Learn how child welfare organizations can create equity in the workforce. 

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Browse a list of organizations that offer training activities with defined learning objectives, including self-paced e-learnings, webinars, or videos.

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Discover strategies to effectively integrate people with lived expertise into the child welfare workforce.

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Discover ways to effectively integrate people with lived expertise into the child welfare workforce.