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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. 

Publication Year 2021
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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.

Publication Year 2021
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Learn how to create an agency organizational culture that is inclusive and knowledgeable about the unique needs of LGBTQ children, youth, and families.

Publication Year 2016
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Discusses new software and technologies used in child welfare.

Publication Year 2018
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Listen as leaders from tribal communities share their stories and experiences in driving transformative change within child welfare systems.

Publication Year 2024
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Find out how simulation training is used in child welfare and learn the five key steps for developing and implementing a simulation programs.

Publication Year 2020
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Explore the types of simulation training available, the benefits, costs, and other considerations, when setting up a simulation training program.

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

Publication Year 2020
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Learn how child welfare agencies can transfer select operations online and out of a central worksite.

Publication Year 2020
Video

Learn how leadership engagement can drive foundational change through the CFSR.

Publication Year 2024
Video

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

Publication Year 2022
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Explore additional resources to learn how child welfare organizations can create equity in the workforce. 

Publication Year 2022
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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.

Publication Year 2023
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Browse a list of organizations that offer training activities with defined learning objectives, including self-paced e-learnings, webinars, or videos.

Publication Year 2021