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Webinar

Watch this video to learn how community-based partnerships strengthen families and see what jurisdictions are doing to build lines of collaboration and trust.

Video

Explore strategies for engaging and empowering fathers of color in child welfare. 

Video

Learn how to effectively present data in digestible and actionable ways that lead to real change.

Video

Explore the process of transitioning to a prevention-focused child welfare system from several perspectives, including those of a mother and son with lived experience and leaders who set the tone and direction for putting families at the center of child welfare work.

Video

Hear about strategies for authentically partnering with youth, young adults, Tribes, families, and communities of color to inform and improve child welfare research, practice, and policy.

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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.

Webinar

Discover how parent partner programs support family reunification by guiding and motivating parents into constructive interactions with the child welfare system and courts.

Podcast

Explore the efforts agencies, community collaborative organizations, and others are making to bring families, youth, and communities to the table as they strive to improve the child welfare system in this podcast. 

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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.

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

Video

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

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

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Use the template and instructions provided to develop parent partner program manuals.

Webinar

Explore existing frameworks for protective capacities and protective factors and learn how to use them together for better prevention.

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Browse casework activities to use before, during, and after a caseworker visit with children, youth, and families.