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Learn common CFSR terms and acronyms.

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Combine lived expertise with agency perspectives to better understand state child welfare data.

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Reflect on your own leadership skills and practice. Self-reflection will enhance your learning and ability to apply new skills and knowledge.

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Learn how leadership engagement can drive foundational change through the CFSR.

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Listen as leaders from tribal communities share their stories and experiences in driving transformative change within child welfare systems.

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Learn how to foster psychological safety on child welfare teams, promote bravery, and cultivate resilient and supportive workplace environments at child welfare agencies.

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Listen as Capacity Building Center for States Family Consultants and Young Adult Consultants reflect on the key themes and learnings from day two of the 2024 CWVE.

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Listen as Capacity Building Center for States Family Consultants and Young Adult Consultants reflect on the key themes and learnings from day one of the 2024 CWVE.

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Hop into the car for a road trip with South Carolina's Child Welfare Services Division. Hear how they left a climate driven by compliance and fear and made their way to a new culture.

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In an empowering narrative of resilience and leadership, this video spotlights the inspiring journeys of two Black women who have ascended to executive roles in child welfare.

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In this video, leaders of the National Center for Adoption Competent Mental Health Services discuss the positive impact of collaboration between child welfare and mental health systems.

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In this presentation, viewers will learn about the University of Kentucky’s innovative recruitment, education, and retention program for child welfare workforce.

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Access this project management resource to plan for the CFSR Statewide Assessment. 

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Ensure that youth and young adults exiting foster care can obtain their vital documents before transitioning from foster care.

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Consider whose perspectives are represented on your team. 

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