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Webinar

National Reunification Month: Fostering Relationships Through Visitation

Pair this recorded webinar with the discussion guide to learn caregiver and birth parent partnerships and trauma-informed visitation. 

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Resource List: Free, Online Training for Child Welfare Staff

Browse a list of organizations that offer training activities with defined learning objectives, including self-paced e-learnings, webinars, or videos.

Webinar

Resources for State Implementation of the Anti-Trafficking Provisions of P.L. 113–183 Recorded Webinar

Learn about resources to support child welfare agencies as they implement requirements of the Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act (P.L. 113–183) that prevent sex trafficking and improve child welfare responses to trafficking victims. 

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Summary: National Convening on Trafficking and Child Welfare

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

Video

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

Explore how caseworkers, supervisors, and stakeholders can use data and feedback to improve child welfare practice. 

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

Explore how child welfare leaders and decision makers can communicate data effectively.