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The Center for States provides research assistance and responds to information requests on building capacity in child welfare.

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Explore how data reported in AFCARS about youth who run away from state custody can be used to inform interventions.

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Use this tool to help your child welfare agency develop a communication plan to support your change and implementation efforts. 

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

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See how coordination can improve identification, reporting, and services for youth who are victims or at risk of becoming victims of sex trafficking.

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Explore information and get guidance about sex trafficking and identification of sex trafficking victims.

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Explore sex trafficking prevention best practices for implementing provisions of the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113-183).