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Domestic Violence and the Child Welfare Professional: Tips on Planning

Examine foundational information and suggestions for effective casework and supporting examples for families experiencing domestic violence.

Publication Year 2017
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Domestic Violence and the Child Welfare Professional: General Practice Tips

Get the basics on general practice for agency interventions, including screening, documenting descriptions of abuse and protective efforts, and evaluating risk.

Publication Year 2017
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Identifying Minors and Young People Exploited Through Sex Trafficking: A Resource for Child Welfare Agencies

Explore information and get guidance about sex trafficking and identification of sex trafficking victims.

Publication Year 2016
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Knowledge Management Research: Disaster Preparedness, Response, and Communication Planning

Helps child welfare agencies respond to the need to alter practice and communication routines when “normal” child welfare services have been disrupted and better prepare agencies for future disruptions

Publication Year 2020
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Opening Personal Stories Video

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

Publication Year 2017
Webinar

Parent Partner Program Navigator Launch Recorded Webinar

Learn how child welfare professionals and family leaders can use the Parent Partner Program Navigator, a web-based, interactive resource that offers guidance for designing and implementing parent partner programs at child welfare agencies.

Publication Year 2016
Webinar

Promising Practices That Support Pregnant and Parenting Youth Recorded Webinar

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

Publication Year 2017
Webinar

Racial Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Continuous Quality Improvement, Part II: Advancing Equity Through Data Exploration

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

Publication Year 2022
Webinar

Resources for State Implementation of the Anti-Trafficking Provisions of P.L. 113–183 Recorded Webinar

Learn about resources to support child welfare agencies as they implement requirements of the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113–183) that prevent sex trafficking and improve child welfare responses to trafficking victims. 

Publication Year 2016
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Summary: National Convening on Trafficking and Child Welfare

Explore sex trafficking prevention best practices for implementing provisions of the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113-183).

Publication Year 2015
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The CQI Self-Assessment Instrument

Learn a research-informed framework for agencies to explore implementation of CQI systems across seven areas, including leadership support and modeling, staff and stakeholder engagement, communication, administrative structure, use of quality data, case record review process, and application of CQI findings.

Publication Year 2018
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Youth Engagement Blueprint Series: Using Science and Technology Effectively

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

Publication Year 2017