Explores the tasks of identifying fidelity measures from other sources or developing new ones, developing the tools and protocols, and then using data to make improvements.

Explores the tasks of determining the “big picture” objectives and scope of evaluation efforts and assessing the agency’s capacity to conduct rigorous fidelity assessments, formative evaluations, or summative evaluations.

Identify data sources to explore how well your state’s quality assurance system is functioning.

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

Learn how supervisors and program managers can assist child welfare caseworkers in conducting quality visits with parents.

Build skills in community engagement in quality improvement and enhanced data exploration. 

Learn sound methods for integrating a focus on race equity in data analysis and CQI. 

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

Identify data sources to explore service array and resource development.

Identify data sources to explore functioning of staff and provider training.

Explore how child welfare agencies, legal and judicial stakeholders, prevention partners, and communities can work together to build prevention-focused systems, starting with jurisdictions' 2020–24 Child and Family Services Plans (CFSPs). 

Identify data sources to explore how well your state’s statewide information system is functioning.

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

​​Examine how implementation science principles can be applied to decisions about staging and scaling up new programs and practices at a child welfare agency.​ 

Explore coaching steps and tips supervisors can use to help workers strengthen skills and meet goals.