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Application Example for Using the State Data Profile and Context Data

Discover how to examine and drill down into state data to build understanding of what’s happening in your child welfare system.

Publication Year 2023
Infographic

Building Our Child Welfare System Together Infographic

Browse the themes and key takeaways from the How We Partner With the Community to Improve Service Options podcast series.

Publication Year 2019
PDF

CFSR Connections and Integration Tool

Reflect on past results to inform plans for future improvements.

Publication Year 2022
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Change and Implementation in Practice: Teaming Worksheets

Consider whose perspectives are represented on your team. 

Publication Year 2024
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Child and Family Services Review State Data Profile Quick Reference (updated for CFSR Round 4)

Better understand your state’s performance on statewide data indicators related to the safety and permanency of children served by the child welfare system. 

Publication Year 2021
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Creating and Sustaining Cross-System Collaboration to Support Families in Child Welfare with Co-Occurring Issues: An Administrator's Handbook

Find information about using collaborative practices and models across human service systems to better serve families dealing with co-occurring issues.

Publication Year 2017
Webinar

Developing Trusting Partnerships and Collaborating to Strengthen Families

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

Publication Year 2021
Video

Family Engagement: A Collaborative Process for Systems Change

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.

Publication Year 2021
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Guide for Using the State Data Profile and Context Data

Explore and discuss state performance on CFSR statewide data indicators.

Publication Year 2023
Podcast

Including Family, Youth, and Community Voice at the System Level: Episode 3

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. 

Publication Year 2019
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Keeping It Real: How Simulation Training Can Support the Child Welfare Workforce

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

Publication Year 2020
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Maltreatment in Foster Care: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator maltreatment in foster care.

Publication Year 2022
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Permanency in 12 Months for Children Entering Care: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children entering care.

Publication Year 2022
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Permanency in 12 Months for Children in Care 12 to 23 Months: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children in care 12 to 23 months.

Publication Year 2022
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Permanency in 12 Months for Children in Care 24 Months or More: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children in care 24 months or more.

Publication Year 2022