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Explore and reflect on the impact of, and opportunities to improve, assessment and decision-making processes. 

Webinar

Explore the benefits of reunification and post-reunification supports and how these strategies help prevent reentry into foster care. 

Webinar

Explore promising practices in pregnancy, parenting, and prevention services and view practice examples, including evidence-based programs, in-home services, and specialized units.

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Examine the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program's purpose, objectives, history, funding, and requirements. 

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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.

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Find meaningful and actionable connections among your agency’s strategic planning, review, and CQI efforts using this toolkit.

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Explore how caseworkers, supervisors, and stakeholders can use data and feedback to improve child welfare practice. 

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Explore how child welfare leaders and decision makers can communicate data effectively. 

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Learn about adolescent brain development, trauma-responsive care, and the importance of normalcy.