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Webinar

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

Publication Year 2015
Video

Learn how to effectively present data in digestible and actionable ways that lead to real change.

Publication Year 2021
PDF

Use the FALA Assessment Tool with your team to assess current strengths and areas for growth in family-agency partnership.
 

Publication Year 2024
Podcast

Listen to this podcast to learn more about foundational Family-Agency Leadership Academy (FALA) concepts and how to better support family empowerment and engagement in child welfare.

Publication Year 2024
Video

View this video to learn more about Family-Agency Leadership Academy (FALA) concepts and how to use the resources with your team. 

Publication Year 2024
Video

Explore the process of transitioning to a prevention-focused child welfare system from several perspectives, including those of a mother and son with lived experience and leaders who set the tone and direction for putting families at the center of child welfare work.

Publication Year 2021
Podcast

Listen to this podcast episode to learn more about how to honor differences while working in child welfare and engaging with children, young people, and families. 

Publication Year 2024
Podcast

Hear participants with lived experience in child welfare share their experiences and perspectives on rebuilding relationships and finding healing while working in child welfare. Listen to this episode at your discretion as it contains sensitive information about recovery, addictions, suicide, and mental health.

Publication Year 2024
Video

Hear about strategies for authentically partnering with youth, young adults, Tribes, families, and communities of color to inform and improve child welfare research, practice, and policy.

Publication Year 2021
Video

Gain a deeper understanding of the dynamics of effective collaboration and how to avoid pitfalls when implementing partnerships for primary prevention.

Publication Year 2021
PDF

Explore the various aspects of the importance of normalcy for children and youth in care.

Publication Year 2016
PDF

A Tip Sheet for Child Welfare Workers - Linking Families to Health Insurance

Publication Year 2015
PDF

A Tip Sheet for Child Welfare Workers— Linking Families to Health Insurance

Publication Year 2015
PDF

Learn how to create an agency organizational culture that is inclusive and knowledgeable about the unique needs of LGBTQ children, youth, and families.

Publication Year 2016
Webinar

Explore the practical application of implementation science in child welfare.

Publication Year 2015