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Identify data sources to explore agency responsiveness to the community.

Publication Year 2023
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Identify data sources to explore how well your state’s case review system is functioning.

Publication Year 2023
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Identify data sources to explore your state’s system of foster and adoptive parent licensing, recruitment, and retention.

Publication Year 2023
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Discusses new software and technologies used in child welfare.

Publication Year 2018
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Learn about how Jamall reunified with family members and enjoyed family cookouts and holidays with the help of Jennifer and the Family Finder program through Kinnect Ohio.

Publication Year 2022
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Learn about Jamall’s reunification with his mother, grandmother, and other family members through Kinnect Ohio’s Finding Family program.

Publication Year 2022
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Learn about Jennifer’s commitment to facilitating belonging and lifelong support for children in foster care through the Kinnect Ohio Family Finding program.

Publication Year 2022
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Learn how child welfare agencies can transfer select operations online and out of a central worksite.

Publication Year 2020
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Understand available technologies and best practices for holding virtual meetings.

Publication Year 2020
Video

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

Publication Year 2023
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Identify data sources to explore how well your state’s quality assurance system is functioning.

Publication Year 2023
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Identify data sources to explore service array and resource development.

Publication Year 2023
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.

Publication Year 2020
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Identify data sources to explore functioning of staff and provider training.

Publication Year 2023
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Identify data sources to explore how well your state’s statewide information system is functioning.

Publication Year 2023