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Individual Perspective on Effectiveness in Child Welfare: Through the Court’s Lens

Hear about effectiveness in child welfare from a legal representative’s perspective.

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Maximizing Our Collective Impact

Explore how to incorporate knowledge into practice and systems to improve outcomes for children, youth, and families. 

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Menu for Youth Engagement Guide

Examine the benefits of engaging youth voice in practice, peer support, and system-level change.

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Paulette and Luz’s Story

Tells the story of the relationship between a youth in foster care and a BraveLife peer navigator. Both talk about the personal sharing and mutual trust that have forged a connection that will last a lifetime.

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Reflection Worksheet for Frontline Staff (Becoming a Workforce of Everyday Scientists)

Use this reflection worksheet while viewing the Becoming a Workforce of Everyday Scientists: Frontline Staff in Agencies and Tribes video. 

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Reflection Worksheet for Leaders and Decision Makers (How Do We Know What Works?)

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Reflection Worksheet for Leaders and Decision Makers (Becoming a Workforce of Everyday Scientists)

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Reflection Worksheet for Legal and Judicial Professionals (Becoming a Workforce of Everyday Scientists)

Use this reflection worksheet while viewing the Becoming a Workforce of Everyday Scientists: Legal and Judicial Professionals video. 

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Reflection Worksheet for Practitioners (How Do We Know What Works?)

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Reflection Worksheet: The Power of Feedback: Using Data to Tell Our Story, Generate Feedback, and Promote Improvement

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Reflection Worksheet: The Power of Feedback: Being a Vocal Participant in the Process: Elevating the Voices of the Workforce, Children, Youth, Families, and Communities

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Resource List: Becoming a Prevention-Focused System: Conversation With National Experts

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Resource List: Becoming a Workforce of Everyday Scientists: Legal and Judicial Professionals

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Resource List: Becoming a Workforce of Everyday Scientists: Leaders and Decision Makers in Agencies and Tribes

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Resource List: Becoming a Workforce of Everyday Scientists: Frontline Staff in Agencies and Tribes