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Explores the implementation planning task of developing strategies to build capacity for intervention implementation at a child welfare agency.

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Focuses on planning for capacity building by exploring the task of developing strategies to strengthen motivation among child welfare staff and stakeholders for implementing an intervention.

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Explore strategies to help child welfare organizations create equity in the workplace. 

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Read recent research on child welfare workforce management, including recruitment and retention, professional development, and organizational culture.

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The kinship caregivers featured in the video series speak candidly about the challenges they face, the support they need, and the rewards that motivate them to continue. Use this video series and discussion guide to create a more supportive environment and develop an agency culture that responds to caregivers’ needs.

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Watch this recorded webinar to learn how other jurisdictions encourage kinship care placements and then discuss kinship support with your team.

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The kinship caregivers featured in the video series speak candidly about the challenges they face, the support they need, and the rewards that motivate them to continue. Use this video series and discussion guide to create a more supportive environment and develop an agency culture that responds to caregivers’ needs.

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The kinship caregivers featured in the video series speak candidly about the challenges they face, the support they need, and the rewards that motivate them to continue. Use this video series and discussion guide to create a more supportive environment and develop an agency culture that responds to caregivers’ needs.

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

Webinar

Pair this recorded webinar with the discussion guide to learn caregiver and birth parent partnerships and trauma-informed visitation. 

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

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Learn to prepare transgender children and youth for court and support them in the courtroom.

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Get an overview of the issues related to the physical and emotional safety of child welfare workers.

Video

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