Learn about theory of change and why it is critical to implementing effective changes to improve outcomes. 

Learn about State Liaison Officers, who they are, their roles, responsibilities, and the Center for States resources available to them.

Read recent research on child welfare workforce management, including recruitment and retention, professional development, and organizational culture.

Learn to select, design, or adapt an intervention to address an identified problem.

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

Explore insights on using protective capacities and protective factors to build a continuum of practice that extends from safety to strength-building. 

Desiree is an alumna of the foster care system. She lived with the same foster care family for 14 years. She entered foster care with three of her siblings, and wants to use her experiences growing up in foster care to make a difference for those still in the system.

Learn effective strategies to collect, analyze, and use data related to caseworker visits.

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

Explore the four thematic pillars necessary for organizational capacity that supports engagement with young people currently and formerly in foster care.

Learn about quality contacts, why they are important, and how an agency can successfully implement them.

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

Find family engagement strategies for survivors, children, and perpetrators of domestic violence.

Discover a comprehensive range of information about domestic violence decision-making.

Learn the characteristics and results that describe the right people to engage youth and get guidance for recruiting, hiring, and retaining these employees.