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See statistics on increased risks for LGBTQ youth and learn how child welfare systems can use healthy approaches when working with LGBTQ children and youth.

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Discover how to examine and drill down into state data to build understanding of what’s happening in your child welfare system.

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

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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.

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

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Learn how to support LGBTQIA2S+ children and young people at a child welfare agency.

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Get the latest research on decision science and safety decision-making practices in child welfare to help improved safety outcomes.

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Explore and discuss state performance on CFSR statewide data indicators.

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

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Learn to use the CFSR Round 4 SPSS syntax to calculate observed performance for a state on all or selected statewide data indicators.

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Read recent research on child welfare workforce management, including recruitment and retention, professional development, and organizational culture.

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Explore additional resources to learn how child welfare organizations can create equity in the workforce. 

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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator maltreatment in foster care.

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Review the steps for running the CFSR Round 4 SPSS syntax to calculate observed performance on statewide data indicators. 

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Use the template and instructions provided to develop parent partner program manuals.