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Examines the implementation planning task of revisiting the teaming and leadership structures to help agencies facilitate the change and implementation process.

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Provides information on the task of identifying communication and engagement activities described in the implementation work plan.

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Discusses the task of reviewing readiness assessment findings to plan for capacity building.

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Examines the tasks of consolidating and reviewing the implementation plan before completing and putting it in place.

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Explores the implementation planning task of developing strategies to build capacity for intervention implementation at a child welfare agency.

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Focuses on planning for capacity building by exploring the task of developing strategies to strengthen motivation among child welfare staff and stakeholders for implementing an intervention.

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Explore strategies to help child welfare organizations create equity in the workplace. 

Webinar

Explore the Center’s Focused Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Services training curriculum and learn more about how it can be used to support a team’s CQI goals.

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Read recent research on child welfare workforce management, including recruitment and retention, professional development, and organizational culture.

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Explore resources related to Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace video. 

Webinar

Explore ways to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) children and youth.

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Learn to prepare transgender children and youth for court and support them in the courtroom.

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Get an overview of the issues related to the physical and emotional safety of child welfare workers.

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Adapt  policies and practices to meet the growing needs of LGBTQ children, youth, and families. 

Webinar

Learn how continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes can improve implementation fidelity and enhance program outcomes at a child welfare agency.