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Learn about the importance of successful collaboration and engagement for implementing prevention-focused systems.

Publication Year 2021
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This publication looks at buzzwords in the context of words or phrases commonly used in child welfare reporting and documentation that can be subjective or carry negative connotations, and offers strategies to minimize their negative impact.

Publication Year 2017
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Examine current research and how best to build organizational capacity in five areas, and learn about possible challenges and solutions.

Publication Year 2018
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See how workforce satisfaction and retention are improved by emphasizing the positive differences that are made in the lives of children and families.

Publication Year 2017
PDF

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

Publication Year 2021
PDF

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

Publication Year 2021
Video

Presents technologies that are used in simulations and a variety of settings in which simulations can be used effectively.

Publication Year 2018
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Publication Year 2018
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Learn about the Children’s Bureau’s commitment to racial and other equity in its work and the actions the Children’s Bureau is taking to advance racial equity in child welfare. 

Publication Year 2021
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Discover strategies for co-creating and sharing power with youth and families in child welfare.

Publication Year 2021
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Explore ways that jurisdictions can integrate strategies to promote equity in continuous quality improvement (CQI) and evaluation efforts. 

Publication Year 2021
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Explore the use of coaching within the context of child welfare supervision and casework practice to improve staff confidence and performance to achieve agency goals related to safety, permanency, and well-being.  

Publication Year 2018
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Understand the role of coaching in supporting workers, including coaching functions, effectiveness, models, and strategies.

Publication Year 2017
Video

Explore different approaches to assess and address workforce needs.​ 

Publication Year 2018
Podcast

Listen to a judge and a child welfare agency leader discuss the challenges, achievements, and strategies of the Tompkins County Family Treatment Court. This longstanding collaboration between the child welfare, substance use treatment, and judicial systems has been steadily growing its Family Treatment Court Team and improving outcomes for families since 2001.

Publication Year 2020