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.

Use this tool with your prevention planning team to prepare for and tackle the adaptive challenges that many states face as they develop and implement prevention plans. 

Examine current research and how best to build organizational capacity in five areas, and learn about possible challenges and solutions.

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

Learn how to support LGBTQIA2S+ children and young people at a child welfare agency.

Helps public child welfare agencies understand the purpose of and context for the Creating LGBTQ Affirming Agencies video and how the video can be used to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) children, youth, and families who are involved in the child welfare system.

Learn how to create a culturally inclusive environment by developing a welcoming, culturally sensitive, supportive, and affirming agency for all people.

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

Learn about research and practice insights for implementing evidence-based practices in child welfare systems.

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

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

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

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

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.

Engage staff and partners with activities in this guide to start a dialogue and create a vision for a more prevention-focused child welfare system.