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Learn how domestic violence documentation can help hold perpetrators accountable and promote survivor safety and well-being.

Publication Year 2017
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Examine new software and technology innovations, which provide better, more integrated services and cut costs for states and jurisdictions.

Publication Year 2016
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Learn how to conduct a total cost of ownership analysis and see how various system development choices can influence included costs.

Publication Year 2016
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Explore the various aspects of the importance of normalcy for children and youth in care.

Publication Year 2016
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Learn to facilitate a normalcy conversation and to promote normal and developmentally appropriate experiences for youth in foster care.

Publication Year 2017
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Examine a five-step framework that helps organizations promote youth engagement in normalcy conversations about the youth’s own care.

Publication Year 2017
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Learn how to create an agency organizational culture that is inclusive and knowledgeable about the unique needs of LGBTQ children, youth, and families.

Publication Year 2016
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Learn about applications that can make information gathering more efficient, increase useful data, and help you better understand those you serve. 

Publication Year 2018
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Discusses new software and technologies used in child welfare.

Publication Year 2018
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Explore tools, resources, and strategies to build a continuum of behavioral health care for children and youth involved with child welfare. 

Publication Year 2022
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Use this discussion guide to lead your team to integrate strategies into practice for immediate improvements and to identify models you can adapt for long-term change.

Publication Year 2018
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Explore the types of simulation training available, the benefits, costs, and other considerations, when setting up a simulation training program.

Publication Year 2020
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Use this resource to prompt discussion and adopt a change management approach  during the development of child welfare information systems.

Publication Year 2023
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Examine the benefits of engaging youth voice in practice, peer support, and system-level change.

Publication Year 2021
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Use the template and instructions provided to develop parent partner program manuals.

Publication Year 2016