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Change and Implementation at a Glance: Readiness

Explore considerations for assessing readiness as part of an equitable and inclusive change and implementation process. 

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Change and Implementation in Practice: Readiness Brief

Explore how child welfare agency leaders, managers, teams, and stakeholders can understand and assess readiness.

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Change and Implementation in Practice: Readiness Assessment Tool

Learn how implementation teams can assess readiness for change and implementation and support related planning.

Webinar

Implementing Parent Partner Programs and Supporting Reunification: National Foster Care Month Recorded Webinar

Discover how parent partner programs support family reunification by guiding and motivating parents into constructive interactions with the child welfare system and courts.

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Parent Partner Program Manual: Sample Policies and Procedures

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

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Parent Partner Program Navigator: Designing and Implementing Parent Partner Programs in Child Welfare

Use the four domain areas of the Parent Partner Program Navigator to learn the key components of designing and implementing successful parent partner programs.

Webinar

Parent Partner Program Navigator Launch Recorded Webinar

Learn how child welfare professionals and family leaders can use the Parent Partner Program Navigator, a web-based, interactive resource that offers guidance for designing and implementing parent partner programs at child welfare agencies.

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Readiness Video Workbook

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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Readiness Webinar Discussion and Activity Guide

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.