Learn the definition and find information about normalcy and the reasonable and prudent parent standard in the PL 113-183.

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.

This handout is part of the series, “Perspectives on Normalcy: Videos and Discussion Questions.” It is designed to facilitate discussion about the issues raised in the video, “Young Adult Formerly in Congregate Care: Treat Me Like a Normal Child.”

This handout is part of the series, “Perspectives on Normalcy: Videos and Discussion Questions.” It is designed to facilitate discussion about the issues raised in the video, “Kinship Adoption: You Get a Call, ‘Do You Want These Kids?’”

This handout is part of the series, “Perspectives on Normalcy: Videos and Discussion Questions.” It is designed to facilitate discussion about the issues raised in the video, “Community-Based Provider: Empowering Caregiver Decision-Making.” 

Facilitates discussion about the normalcy issues raised in the Young Adult Formerly in Foster Care: This Is My Family, This Is Where I Call Home video, which is part of the Center for States’ Perspectives on Normalcy: Videos and Discussion Questions product.

Hear about the challenges and experiences of an adoptive family and how they created belonging, healthy development, and normal experiences.

This workbook is designed to support knowledge and skill development as you listen, reflect, and discuss what you have learned throughout the process.

As you watch the videos to record your questions and ideas, which you can then apply to assessing readiness for a change initiative at your agency.