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Learn about a framework for applying safety science to promote a culture of safety in child welfare agencies.

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

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Explore ways that jurisdictions can integrate strategies to promote equity in continuous quality improvement (CQI) and evaluation efforts. 

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Learn about normalcy for LGBTQ children and youth in foster care in the context of the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113–183).

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Discover the key components of the Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Training Academy.

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Learn how to create a culturally inclusive environment by developing a welcoming, culturally sensitive, supportive, and affirming agency for all people.

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Learn about the challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) families involved with the child welfare system and ways to help them.

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

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Explore the Center’s Focused Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Services training curriculum and learn more about how it can be used to support a team’s CQI goals.

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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.

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Explore ways to support lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) children and youth.

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Explore the benefits of and strategies for recruiting and integrating people with lived expertise into the child welfare workforce.

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Learn how continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes can improve implementation fidelity and enhance program outcomes at a child welfare agency.