In this episode of 3,000 Good Things, hosts Mike and Ashley engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Alicia, a professor and researcher at The Ohio State University. They explore the significance of collaboration in child welfare, the complexities of implementation science, and the vital role caseworkers play in influencing family outcomes. The discussion highlights the importance of bridging the gap between research and practice to prioritize the needs of families in child welfare. 

PACT PROFILE: Collaboration  

Find the Toolkit Here: Collaborating Across Systems for Program Implementation here: CASPI-2.pdf 

Learn more about PACT here: ⁠⁠https://www.pcsao.org/programs-events/pact/⁠⁠ 

Read about the PACT Behavioral Research Project here: ⁠⁠https://www.pcsao.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/PACTBehavioralResearchProject.pdf⁠⁠ 

Find Information about the 7 Guiding Principles of PACT here: ⁠⁠PACT7GuidingPrinciples.pdf (pcsao.org)⁠⁠ 

Chapters  

 0:00 Introduction to 3000 Good Things  

 2:42 The Importance of Collaboration in Child Welfare  

 8:32 Understanding Implementation Science  

 14:36 The Role of Caseworkers in Family Outcomes  

 22:35 Bridging the Gap Between Research and Practice 

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