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

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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children in care 24 months or more.

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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children entering care.

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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children in care 12 to 23 months.

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

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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator placement stability.

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Defines prepermanancy services for prospective adoptive and guardianship families and raises awareness about the need for more prepermanency services supports alongside postpermanency supports.

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This workbook and video series are part of a collection of resources designed to help agencies use data to explore problems, identify root causes, and choose where to direct efforts to achieve their goals for change and improvement.

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

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

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Browse casework activities to use before, during, and after a caseworker visit with children, youth, and families.

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Learn how supervisors and program managers can assist child welfare caseworkers in conducting quality visits with parents.

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

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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.

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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator recurrence of maltreatment.