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Discussion Guide for Buzzwords

This tool is a role-playing activity, designed to help child welfare workers and supervisors become more familiar with the process of recognizing and translating buzzwords into descriptive language.

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Helping LGBTQ Families Navigate the Child Welfare System

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

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Keeping It Real: Developing Simulation Training for Child Welfare Workers

Find out how simulation training is used in child welfare and learn the five key steps for developing and implementing a simulation programs.

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Keeping It Real: How Simulation Training Can Support the Child Welfare Workforce

Explore the types of simulation training available, the benefits, costs, and other considerations, when setting up a simulation training program.

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Living Leadership: Valuing Our Lived Expertise Resource List

Explore additional resources to learn how child welfare organizations can create equity in the workforce. 

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Living Leadership: Valuing Our Lived Expertise

Learn how child welfare organizations can create equity in the workforce. 

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​​Reflecting on Racial Equity and the Child Welfare Workforce Discussion Guide​

Use this discussion guide with the "Reflecting on Racial Equity and the Child Welfare Workforce" video to facilitate team discussions about your agency’s current practice and opportunities to take action. 

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Resource List: Free, Online Training for Child Welfare Staff

Browse a list of organizations that offer training activities with defined learning objectives, including self-paced e-learnings, webinars, or videos.