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Webinar

Identifies the first three steps in the problem exploration process and examines the importance of data, key components of a data plan, and common mistakes to avoid in identifying problems in child welfare.

Publication Year 2018
Webinar

Identifies the final three steps in the problem exploration process and strategies that can help with analyzing data, root causes and contributing factors of problems, and common mistakes to avoid in problem exploration.

Publication Year 2018
PDF

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.

Publication Year 2018
Video

Explores the task of developing plans to stage and scale up an intervention for implementation on a larger scale in a sustainable way.

Publication Year 2019
Video

Explores the tasks of routine monitoring and checking in with identified benchmarks or short-term outcomes.

Publication Year 2019
Webinar

Discover how the reasonable and prudent parent standard (RPPS) has been implemented in one state to promote normalcy for children and youth in foster care.

Publication Year 2015
PDF

Use the integrated Theory of Change video workbook to record your questions and ideas for changing practice, which you can then use to apply the theory of change development process at your agency.

Publication Year 2018
PDF

Theory of Change discussion and activity guide  to support knowledge and skill development for individuals and teams and facilitate team discussion and targeted action planning.

Publication Year 2018
PDF

Use the activities in this tool to create a plan to replicate, adapt, or design an intervention to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.

Publication Year 2024