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Video

Explore ways that jurisdictions can integrate strategies to promote equity in continuous quality improvement (CQI) and evaluation efforts. 

PDF

Understand the role of coaching in supporting workers, including coaching functions, effectiveness, models, and strategies.

Webinar

Discover the key components of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Training Academy.

PDF

Use this presentation to follow along with the speakers as you watch the 2021 CWVE Session 4 webinar, Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace. 

Video

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.

Video

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

PDF

Browse casework activities to use before, during, and after a caseworker visit with children, youth, and families.

PDF

Learn how supervisors and program managers can assist child welfare caseworkers in conducting quality visits with parents.

PDF

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

Podcast

Explore a family-focused program that embodies many of the changes that Kentucky wants to see throughout its child welfare system in this podcast. The START, program demonstrates a shift in organizational culture to focus on family and serves as an example of a truly collaborative team that uses early intervention and a shared decision-making model to work with families.

PDF

Explore coaching steps and tips supervisors can use to help workers strengthen skills and meet goals.

Webinar

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