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Learn about various instruments used to measure well-being for program, case planning, and evaluation purposes.

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Explore additional resources for engaging individuals with lived experience as advisors for groups, committees, boards, and more.

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Explore strategies to engage individuals with lived experience as advisors for groups, committees, boards, and more. 

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Use this guide for tips, and strategies concerning the critical role leadership plays in creating and sustaining positive organizational culture.

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Learn strategies for accurately and safely collecting data on LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults.

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Explore additional resources to learn how to accurately and safely collecting data on LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults.

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Learn the importance of effective, ongoing collaboration between child welfare agencies and community-based partners.

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Learn about the importance of successful collaboration and engagement for implementing prevention-focused systems.

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Learn how to engage young people and families with lived expertise in the CFSR process at a child welfare agency. 

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Explore additional resources and learn strategies for moving forward with prioritizing lived expertise in child welfare.

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Browse the “Leading Your Agency Through a Disaster” tip sheet to see how common elements of child welfare leadership can be adapted for effective disaster management and an example of action during each phase of disaster management.

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Use this discussion guide with the CWVE 2022 videos to view a description of each topic, access individual reflection questions to facilitate personal, on-demand learning, and explore conversation starters and team activities with child welfare staff and collaborative partners.   

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Get the latest research on decision science and safety decision-making practices in child welfare to help improved safety outcomes.

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Discover services and resources aimed at the needs of expecting and parenting teens in child welfare. 

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Explore additional resources aimed at the needs of expecting and parenting teens in child welfare.