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

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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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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.

Infographic

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

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See how coordination can improve identification, reporting, and services for youth who are victims or at risk of becoming victims of sex trafficking.

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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.   

Webinar

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

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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.

Podcast

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. 

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

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Learn how child welfare organizations can create equity in the workforce. 

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Explore additional resources to learn how incorporating voices of lived experience can help improve child welfare services. 

Webinar

​​Explore various perspectives on how child welfare professionals can engage youth and young adults in child welfare practice.​ 

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Hear a summary of the 2022 CWVE themes and learn strategies for moving forward with prioritizing lived expertise in child welfare.