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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator permanency in 12 months for children in care 24 months or more.

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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator placement stability.

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Read this resource to learn about direct financial assistance and emergency financial assistance available to young people.

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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator recurrence of maltreatment.

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Learn about the definition and calculation of the CFSR statewide data indicator reentry to foster care.

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Explores the task of developing plans to stage and scale up an intervention for implementation on a larger scale in a sustainable way.

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Explore strategies for redesigning the child welfare service array to meet the needs of youth and young adults currently and formerly in foster care.

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Explores the tasks of routine monitoring and checking in with identified benchmarks or short-term outcomes.

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Explore tips to help promote youth mental health and wellness services, jurisdictional highlights, and links to relevant resources and tools.

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Ensure that youth and young adults exiting foster care can obtain their vital documents before transitioning from foster care.