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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator maltreatment in foster care.

Publication Year 2022
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Tells the story of Melissa and her two sons, David and Emilio, following their adoption. This set of digital stories underscores the need for connections, educational supports, and post-adoption services.

Publication Year 2020
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Review the steps for running the CFSR Round 4 SPSS syntax to calculate observed performance on statewide data indicators. 

Publication Year 2022
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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.

Publication Year 2022
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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.

Publication Year 2022
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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children entering care.

Publication Year 2022
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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator placement stability.

Publication Year 2022
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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator recurrence of maltreatment.

Publication Year 2022
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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator reentry to foster care.

Publication Year 2022
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Reveals the complexity of family dynamics through the experiences of Shary, a kinship parent caring for her niece, Brianna, and grandson, Random. In the first digital story, Brianna seeks to reconnect the pieces in her family puzzle. The second digital story highlights Random's unflappable resilience despite medical challenges.

Publication Year 2020
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This video builds awareness of what the court sim lab looks like and what the experience is like for participants.

Publication Year 2020
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This video builds awareness of what the medical sim lab looks like and what the experience is like for participants.

Publication Year 2020
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This video describes the debriefing process and explain how it is integral to simulation training.

Publication Year 2020
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Publication Year 2021
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This video builds awareness of how realistic environments contribute to learning.

Publication Year 2020