Can staff well-being impact the quality of services children and families receive?
A study draws the association between the wellness of child welfare staff and their ability to deliver quality professional practice.
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How can child welfare systems better support transition-age youth in foster care?
Youth exiting foster care without permanency need continuous resources and other support to ease their successful transition into adulthood.
What do we know about wellness in child welfare organizations?
When child welfare leaders nurture their own well-being, they are better able to foster a wellness-centered work culture for staff.
How can leaders center workforce wellness in child protection agencies?
Leaders share workplace wellness strategies that support positive staff performance and improve service delivery for children and families.
How have home study and licensure requirements for kinship caregivers been simplified?
Recent federal policy changes require states to support kinship caregivers by streamlining approvals and ensuring fair financial assistance.
How can child protection agencies recruit and train supportive families for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care?
Explore how child protection agencies can recruit and train affirming families to meet the unique needs of LGBTQ+ youth in foster care.
What are some safety considerations for LGBTQ+ youth in foster care?
Learn about the unique safety needs of LGBTQ+ youth in foster care and the affirming approaches to promote their well-being.
What roles can elders play to help children thrive and prevent them from entering foster care?
Learn lessons from American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian elders who pass down wisdom to help Indigenous children thrive.
What are some screening and assessment tools that help support children’s well-being?
This information packet aids in selecting screening and assessment tools that support child well-being and informs case decision-making.
