Learn about the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJ DCF) Fellows Program that provides an opportunity for DCF staff (supervisors, managers & quality coordinators) to utilize data that supports improved case practice (on the ground, at the front line, & throughout the organization) and outcomes for children and families

Learn about the Texas Model for Addressing Disproportionality and Disparities framework key components, implementation, and outcomes, are discussed. Additionally, specific workforce development innovations designed to infuse cultural responsiveness into all program areas, interventions, and practice enhancements throughout the state are examined.

Learn about the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (NJ DCF) Fellows Program that provides an opportunity for DCF staff (supervisors, managers & quality coordinators) to utilize data that supports improved case practice (on the ground, at the front line, & throughout the organization) and outcomes for children and families

Presenters from the California Evidence-based Clearinghouse (CEBC) for Child Welfare share an in-depth evidenced-based practices overview, how to implement EBP in child welfare, including the stages of organizational readiness, approaches to implementation, and factors that influence successful uptake.

Presenters from the California Evidence-based Clearinghouse (CEBC) for Child Welfare share an in-depth evidenced-based practices overview, how to implement EBP in child welfare, including the stages of organizational readiness, approaches to implementation, and factors that influence successful uptake.

NCWWI Leadership Model is presente by NCWWI staff who are joined by the Washington State Dept. of Social & Health Services, Children’s Division, the Indiana Dept. of Child Services, and the Georgia Dept. of Human Services who discuss the real-world application by child welfare leaders

NCWWI Leadership Model is presente by NCWWI staff who are joined by the Washington State Dept. of Social & Health Services, Children’s Division, the Indiana Dept. of Child Services, and the Georgia Dept. of Human Services who discuss the real-world application by child welfare leaders

New York State Office of Children and Family Services staff discuss Casework Teaming which includes utilizing group supervision to make case decisions to better meet clients’ needs while reducing caseworker isolation and workload, improve workforce retention, and strengthen casework decision making and service delivery to children, youth and families.

New York State Office of Children and Family Services staff discuss Casework Teaming which includes utilizing group supervision to make case decisions to better meet clients’ needs while reducing caseworker isolation and workload, improve workforce retention, and strengthen casework decision making and service delivery to children, youth and families.

Hear from the Western Workforce Project sites in Denver, CO and Casper, WY experiences with Design Teams & Learning Circles which are used to design action plans based on information gathered from organizational health assessments, and create new ways of addressing issues that are impacting the agency climate and culture, as well as its consumers.