Professional Development
Building a strong workforce is a priority for many agencies given challenges to recruit, hire, train, and retain committed and knowledgeable staff. These resources support workforce development and provide information on pertinent topics.
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ICWA Active Efforts Support Toolkit
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare, 2024
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Active Efforts Support Toolkit (IAST) was developed by the National Center on Substance Abuse and
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ICWA Active Efforts Support Toolkit
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2024
The Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) Active Efforts Support Toolkit (IAST) was developed by the National Center on Substance Abuse and
... (Read More)Child Welfare Practice Tip Sheets Series
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2023
This five-part series was developed for child welfare workers serving families affected by parental substance use disorders (SUDs). The
... (Read More)On-line Tutorials for Professionals
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2022
Provides web-based training resources to help professionals increase their knowledge
... (Read More)Disproportionalities and Disparities in Child Welfare: A Supplement to Understanding Substance Use Disorder...
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2022
This tool, a companion resource to the Online Tutorial for Child Welfare
... (Read More)Quality Practice and Workforce Development
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., 2022
Expands the behavioral health workforce capacity to improve outreach, engagement, and
... (Read More)Addiction Technology Transfer Center (ATTC) Network
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services A..., 2022
Includes resources that prepare professionals to enter the field of substance use
... (Read More)Workforce Part 1 — The Workforce Development Framework (podcast)
Administration for Children & Families, Chil..., 2020
Examines how a holistic approach to workforce development applies at different levels
... (Read More)Child Welfare Training Toolkit
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2019
Educates child welfare workers on substance use and co-occurring disorders among
... (Read More)Understanding Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Resource Guide for Professionals Referring to Treatment
National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2019
Provides a fundamental understanding of the substance use treatment and recovery
... (Read More)Higher Education & Workforce Development in Tribal Communities and the Role of Tribal Health Profession Opp...
Administration for Children & Families, Offi..., 2019
Explores post-secondary education in Tribal communities including background about
... (Read More)National Child Welfare Workforce Institute
Related Online Training, Videos, and Webinars
Screening for Substance Use in Child Welfare Using the UNCOPE
Date: September 01, 2023
This pre-recorded video reviews the UNCOPE and through a case vignette demonstrates how to incorporate this screening in child welfare
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National Center on Substance Abuse and Child..., 2023
Provides child welfare professionals with details on the unique safety factors related to parental substance use disorders (SUDs). It
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Professional Development Supports for Home Visitors and Supervisors: Strengthening the Home Visiting Workfo...
Administration for Children & Families, Offi..., 2021
Examines the state of the professional development systems for home visiting with an
... (Read More)What Do We Know About Services Administered Virtually?
Casey Family Programs, 2020
Describes the logistics and benefits of providing virtual services to families
... (Read More)Supervising Child Welfare Professionals Virtually During a Pandemic
Quality Improvement Center for Workforce Dev..., 2020
Offers tips and guidance for virtually supervising child welfare professionals
... (Read More)Telehealth Learning Series for SUD Tx and Recovery Supports
Addiction Technology Transfer Center, 2020
Provides a variety of webinars and curated resources for substance use treatment
... (Read More)Successful Video Visits With Young Children
National Council on Crime & Delinquency, 2020
Provides tips and strategies for overcoming potential challenges when hosting video
... (Read More)Supporting the Virtual Workforce
National Child Welfare Workforce Institute, 2020
Focuses on converting existing workforce development activities to online formats
... (Read More)Capacity Building for Innovation in Child Welfare
Capacity Building Center for States, 2018
Explores current research and the most effective ways to build organizational
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