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

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Learn effective strategies to collect, analyze, and use data related to caseworker visits.

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Use this presentation to follow along with the speakers as you watch the 2021 CWVE Session 4 webinar, Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace. 

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Learn about quality contacts, why they are important, and how an agency can successfully implement them.

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Explore strategies to help child welfare organizations create equity in the workplace. 

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Discusses new software and technologies used in child welfare.

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Explore the types of simulation training available, the benefits, costs, and other considerations, when setting up a simulation training program.

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Learn how child welfare agencies can transfer select operations online and out of a central worksite.

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Understand available technologies and best practices for holding virtual meetings.

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Browse casework activities to use before, during, and after a caseworker visit with children, youth, and families.

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Learn how supervisors and program managers can assist child welfare caseworkers in conducting quality visits with parents.

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Explore resources related to Intentional Inclusion: Creating Equity in the Workplace video. 

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Explore coaching steps and tips supervisors can use to help workers strengthen skills and meet goals.