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The Center for States provides research assistance and responds to information requests on building capacity in child welfare.

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Learn about various instruments used to measure well-being for program, case planning, and evaluation purposes.

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Understand the role of coaching in supporting workers, including coaching functions, effectiveness, models, and strategies.

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Learn effective strategies to collect, analyze, and use data related to caseworker visits.

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Access strategies to better understand and implement the family engagement requirements of the FFPSA.

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Learn solid strategies for understanding and implementing the trauma-informed care provisions of the FFPSA.

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Develop a better understanding of customized congregate care and learn about implementing the FFPSA provisions in congregate care QRTP assessment.

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Learn about quality contacts, why they are important, and how an agency can successfully implement them.

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This video introduces and conveys the impact of simulation training.

Webinar

Learn about research and practice insights for implementing evidence-based practices in child welfare systems.

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Explore the practical application of implementation science in child welfare.

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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. 

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Find out how simulation training is used in child welfare and learn the five key steps for developing and implementing a simulation programs.

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

Webinar

Explore the intersection of title IV-E waivers and other child welfare reforms with trends in healthcare reform.

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