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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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Learn the definition and find information about normalcy and the reasonable and prudent parent standard in the PL 113-183.

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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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Identify data sources to explore agency responsiveness to the community.

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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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Use this guide for tips, and strategies concerning the critical role leadership plays in creating and sustaining positive organizational culture.

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This publication looks at buzzwords in the context of words or phrases commonly used in child welfare reporting and documentation that can be subjective or carry negative connotations, and offers strategies to minimize their negative impact.

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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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Identify data sources to explore how well your state’s case review system is functioning.

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Reflect on past results to inform plans for future improvements.

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Use this helpful reminder of Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) measures to support CFSR planning and implementation activities.

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Access this project management resource to plan for the CFSR Statewide Assessment. 

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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 CFSR statewide data indicators, their use in program improvement efforts, and performance calculation tools.

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Better understand your state’s performance on statewide data indicators related to the safety and permanency of children served by the child welfare system. 

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