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Learn how to support LGBTQIA2S+ children and young people at a child welfare agency.

Publication Year 2024
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Examine the Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program's purpose, objectives, history, funding, and requirements. 

Publication Year 2023
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Explore additional resources to learn how to accurately and safely collecting data on LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults.

Publication Year 2023
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Find out where evidence-based programs and services are being implemented to prevent children from entering foster care.

Publication Year 2023
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Review the steps for running the CFSR Round 4 SPSS syntax to calculate observed performance on statewide data indicators. 

Publication Year 2022
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Learn to use the CFSR Round 4 SPSS syntax to calculate observed performance for a state on all or selected statewide data indicators.

Publication Year 2022
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Use the guide and digital stories from this library with teams and individuals to advocate, inspire, support, recruit, train, and coach towards a better child welfare system. 

Publication Year 2022
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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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Learn solid strategies for understanding and implementing the trauma-informed care provisions of the FFPSA.

Publication Year 2021
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Access strategies to better understand and implement the family engagement requirements of the FFPSA.

Publication Year 2021
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Helps child welfare leaders identify what they can do to advance their prevention vision and shows what they will see as that vision takes root.

Publication Year 2021
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Engage staff and partners with activities in this guide to start a dialogue and create a vision for a more prevention-focused child welfare system.

Publication Year 2021
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Learn to prepare transgender children and youth for court and support them in the courtroom.

Publication Year 2021
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Read about the value of collaboration as the key to prevention, safety, and long-term stability for children and families.

Publication Year 2021
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Develop a better understanding of customized congregate care and learn about implementing the FFPSA provisions in congregate care QRTP assessment.

Publication Year 2021