Explore considerations for collaboratively developing an equitable theory of change.

Explore information and strategies for advancing racial equity through problem exploration.

Consider whose perspectives are represented on your team. 

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

Learn about the identified five dimensions of capacity, browse examples of each, and find out why each dimension is important to an organization.

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

Learn solid strategies for understanding and implementing the trauma-informed care provisions of the FFPSA.

Get guidance for completing the CQI self-assessment instrument, see suggested sources for local assessment data, and learn to rate assessment results.

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

The Center for States’ virtual Exhibit Hall booth features several products that focus on workforce development, including a variety of publications, videos, and learning experiences to help agencies foster healthy and supportive environments for child welfare professionals.

CWVE 2019 Closing Session Presentation Maximizing Our Collective Impact

Becoming a Workforce of Everyday Scientists: Frontline Staff in Agencies and Tribes

Becoming a Workforce of Everyday Scientists: Frontline Staff in the Legal Community Legal Presentation

This session is designed to explore strategies for creating an organizational culture that values feedback and incentivizes learning from data and evidence. The session highlights the importance of including the perspectives of the workforce and children, youth, and families, all of whom have an important stake in evaluation and continuous quality improvement.

Explore resources from clearinghouse programs that propose to rate programs and services as promising and well-supported.