Learn about the range of practices comprising the continuum of youth engagement to youth empowerment.

Explore opportunities and lessons learned from the implementation of Division X of the Supporting Foster Youth and Families Through the Pandemic Act, P.L. 116–260.

Examine current research and how best to build organizational capacity in five areas, and learn about possible challenges and solutions.

Explore considerations for monitoring and evaluating new interventions and applying findings to make adjustments aligned with equity and inclusion. 

Explore considerations for assessing readiness as part of an equitable and inclusive change and implementation process. 

Explore how child welfare agency leaders, managers, teams, and stakeholders can understand and assess readiness.

Learn how implementation teams can assess readiness for change and implementation and support related planning.

Learn how to collect, analyze, and use data about the implementation and outcomes of a program or other intervention.

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

Discusses new software and technologies used in child welfare.

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

Use the resources in this list to support young people’s transitional needs and help them develop the skills needed for independent living after exiting foster care.

This workbook and this video series are part of a collection of resources designed to help child welfare agency leaders, managers, and teams work with evaluators and data analysts to monitor and evaluate the implementation and impact of a program or other intervention and apply findings over the course of the change and implementation process. Use this workbook to further your understanding of concepts and prepare to move learning into action with your team.

Support skill development for individuals and teams and facilitate team discussion and targeted action planning.

Read this resource to learn about direct financial assistance and emergency financial assistance available to young people.