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The Center for States provides research assistance and responds to information requests on building capacity in child welfare.

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Adapt strategies from this publication to improve specific areas of culture and climate to support partnering with families after conducting an assessment.

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Get guidance, tips, and strategies for assessing agency culture and climate. 

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Use this guide for tips, and strategies concerning the critical role leadership plays in creating and sustaining positive organizational culture.

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Adapt proven strategies from this publication to improve specific areas of culture and that support collaborative development of an effective service array.

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Find the eligibility requirements of the Children’s Justice Act Grant and the roles and responsibilities of Grantees.

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Discusses new software and technologies used in child welfare.

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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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Understand available technologies and best practices for holding virtual meetings.

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

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Use the template and instructions provided to develop parent partner program manuals.

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Learn about State Liaison Officers, who they are, their roles, responsibilities, and the Center for States resources available to them.

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

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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.

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Use the guide and digital stories from this library with teams and individuals to advocate, inspire, support, recruit, train, and coach towards a better child welfare system.