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Learn effective strategies to collect, analyze, and use data related to caseworker visits.

Podcast

Listen to a judge and a child welfare agency leader discuss the challenges, achievements, and strategies of the Tompkins County Family Treatment Court. This longstanding collaboration between the child welfare, substance use treatment, and judicial systems has been steadily growing its Family Treatment Court Team and improving outcomes for families since 2001.

Webinar

Hear about the youth-led projects of the Division X Technical Assistance project in fiscal year 2022.

Webinar

Hear how Division X Technical Assistance Targeted Assistance Projects (TAPs) helped child welfare agencies enhance policies and practices for youth and young adults.

PDF

Explore concepts, terms, and foundational information about psychological safety on child welfare teams.

PDF

Discusses new software and technologies used in child welfare.

PDF

Use the resources in this list to support young people’s transitional needs and help them develop the skills needed for independent living after exiting foster care.

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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.

PDF

Understand available technologies and best practices for holding virtual meetings.

Video

Learn strategies to address the mental health needs of children, young people, and families.

PDF

Set the groundwork for meaningful engagement of people with lived experience in the CFSR.

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Read this resource to learn about direct financial assistance and emergency financial assistance available to young people.

Webinar

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

PDF

Explore strategies for redesigning the child welfare service array to meet the needs of youth and young adults currently and formerly in foster care.