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Capacity Building for Innovation in Child Welfare

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

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Inventory of Innovations: Software and Technology

Discusses new software and technologies used in child welfare.

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Inventory of Innovations: Workforce Development

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

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Youth Engagement Blueprint [Infographic]

Explore the four thematic pillars necessary for organizational capacity that supports engagement with young people currently and formerly in foster care.

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Youth Engagement Blueprint Series: Using Science and Technology Effectively

Learn about adolescent brain development, trauma-responsive care, and the importance of normalcy.

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Youth Engagement Blueprint Series: Having the Right People

Learn the characteristics and results that describe the right people to engage youth and get guidance for recruiting, hiring, and retaining these employees.

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Youth Engagement Blueprint Series: Implementing Flexible and Innovative Programs and Practices

Get practical guidance for building organizational capacity and for implementing flexible and innovate programs for youth engagement.

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Youth Engagement Blueprint Series: Introduction

Learn how to build capacity in each of four component areas to promote a culture and climate that encourages youth engagement at all levels of an organization.

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Youth Engagement Blueprint Series: Viewing Young People as Organizational Assets

Explains the importance of sustained involvement of young people currently and formerly in foster care in meaningful organizational activity.