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A Tool for Youth Engagement and Empowerment

Learn about the range of practices comprising the continuum of youth engagement to youth empowerment.

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Building Capacity to Address Common Challenges

Use this tool with your prevention planning team to prepare for and tackle the adaptive challenges that many states face as they develop and implement prevention plans. 

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Building on the Lessons Learned From Division X Implementation

Explore opportunities and lessons learned from the implementation of Division X of the Supporting Foster Youth and Families Through the Pandemic Act, P.L. 116–260.

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Building Sustainable Change With Youth and Young Adults

Learn about the practice and systemic changes Hawaii, Indiana, and Westchester County, NY, made in partnership with their youth and young adult partners.

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Change and Implementation Prevention Planning Crosswalk

Use this crosswalk to start thinking concretely about prevention planning as a change and implementation process. 

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Child and Family Services Review Statewide Data Indicators: Information for Child Welfare Leaders and Program Managers

Understand the CFSR statewide data indicators, their use in program improvement efforts, and performance calculation tools.

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Child and Family Services Review State Data Profile Quick Reference (updated for CFSR Round 4)

Better understand your state’s performance on statewide data indicators related to the safety and permanency of children served by the child welfare system. 

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Division X TA: Reflections and Opportunities

Hear about the youth-led projects of the Division X Technical Assistance project in fiscal year 2022.

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Division X Technical Assistance Kick-Off

Hear how Division X Technical Assistance Targeted Assistance Projects (TAPs) helped child welfare agencies enhance policies and practices for youth and young adults.

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Instructions and Tips for Running the CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicators Syntax

Learn to use the CFSR Round 4 SPSS syntax to calculate observed performance for a state on all or selected statewide data indicators.

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John H. Chafee Foster Care for Successful Transition to Adulthood Program Resource List

Use the resources in this list to support young people’s transitional needs and help them develop the skills needed for independent living after exiting foster care.

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Maltreatment in Foster Care: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

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

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Overview of How to Run the CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicators Syntax

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

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Permanency in 12 Months for Children Entering Care: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

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

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Permanency in 12 Months for Children in Care 12 to 23 Months: CFSR Round 4 Statewide Data Indicator Series

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