Lessons learned in implementing systems reform in child welfare were shared by the Regional Child Welfare Implementation Centers at the 2011 Policy to Practice Dialogue ”Making it Work for Child Welfare,” sponsored by the Children’s Bureau and the National Resource Center for Adoption and held October 12 and 13, 2011 in Washington, DC. Each of the workshops below was recorded in order to be made available to a wider audience.
“Working Together to Protect Children and Preserve Families: Cultural Competence with American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes”
Marketa Garner Gautreau, Project Director, Western and Pacific Child Welfare Implementation Center
Francine Eddy Jones, Central Council of the Tlinget and Haida Tribes of Alaska
Mark Ells, Director, Mountains and Plains Child Welfare Implementation Center
Maria Scannapieco, Director of the Mountains and Plains Child Welfare Implementation Center and the Center for Child Welfare and Professor at the School of Social Work, University of Texas at Arlington
This workshop explored the importance of cultural humility and supporting cultural competence in working with Native American/Alaska Native Tribes. The presenters discussed the impact of historical trauma and implications on implementing culturally, relevant child welfare systems; reducing disproportionality; and strengthening partnerships between the Tribes and State. Presenters shared lessons learned in empowering Tribal child welfare staff in decision making, supporting courageous conversations between Tribes and States, and fostering authentic partnerships to support and preserve Native American families. This workshop was based on the work supported by Regional Child Welfare Implementation Centers.
“Engaging Child Welfare Staff to Effectively Use Data to Support Implementation”
Diane DePanfilis, Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the University of Maryland School of Social Work; and Director of the Ruth H. Young Center for Families and Children
Jason Najmulski, Commissioner, West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Donna Younkin, Director of Information Technology and Reporting, New Jersey Department of Children and Families
Child welfare staff are increasingly asked to interpret data from a variety of sources and develop strategies to support policy/ practice implementation in order to reach desired child welfare outcomes. Building the capacity of managers and supervisors to understand data and develop appropriate strategies to support organizational or practice improvements is critical to moving the field toward reaching desired outcomes. The workshop provided two State exemplars that have successfully engaged managers/supervisors to understand and effectively utilize data to support implementation and focus on achievement of outcomes based on implementation projects supported by Regional Child Welfare Implementation Centers.
“Implementing Child Welfare Practice Models”
Peter Watson, Director, National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement
Penthea Burns, State and Tribal Liaison, Northeast and Caribbean Implementation Center at the University of Southern Maine’s Muskie School of Public Service
Christine Tappan, Administrator, New Hampshire, Division for Children, Youth and Families, Bureau of Organizational Learning and Quality Improvement
This workshop focused on the lessons learned and information shared from two child welfare agencies that are currently implementing practice models. The National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement shared information about other State experiences and practice model research, including the Getting to Outcomes framework. This presentation was one of a series of workshops on lessons learned in implementing systems reform in child welfare that have implications for day-to-day child welfare practice, a challenging endeavor. The Child Welfare Implementation Centers have supported the development and implementation of practice models in several states.
“Facing Reality: What it Takes to Implement Systems Change”
Monday, May 16, 2011
12:00 PM to 1:30 PM EDT
The Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, Department of Health and Human Services, established five regionally based Child Welfare Implementation Centers to assist States, Counties and Tribes in developing and implementing multi-year, sustainable child welfare systems change projects. These implementation projects are designed to implement changes in practice, programs, and/or policies that will improve the quality and effectiveness of child welfare services for children, youth and families. This webinar provided an overview of implementation science, early lessons learned in implementing systems change in child welfare, and implications for day to day child welfare practice.
This was the first in a series of webinars presented by the regional Implementation Centers, highlighting lessons learned from implementation efforts across the country. Participants had the opportunity to reflect on efforts to implement significant child welfare systems change and explore key factors that need to be addressed to foster successful implementation.
Presenters:
Marketa Garner Gautreau, Western and Pacific Child Welfare Implementation Center
Michelle Graef, Midwest Child Welfare Implementation Center
Cathy Fisher, Atlantic Coast Child Welfare Implementation Center
Maria Scannapieco, Mountains and Plains Child Welfare Implementation Center
Webinar Resources:
“Facing Reality: What it Takes to Implement System Reform”
This power point presentation was shared at the Children’s Bureau 2010 Policy to Practice conference to leaders in child welfare. The presentation provides an overview of the implementation centers, current knowledge of Implementation science, and lessons learned in implementing change in child welfare.
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“Talking About Change: Implementing Child Welfare Reform”
Webinar March 2, 2010
Watch and listen in as staff from the Western Pacific Child Welfare Implementation Center (WPIC) and child welfare colleagues who are involved in systems change implementation projects as they discuss strategies underway to reform child welfare systems.
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“Developing Momentum for Systems Change” Webinar”
Date July 16, 2009
This webinar discussed the role of leadership in building momentum for systems change, change management processes, and creating a sense of urgency for systems change. Participants were encouraged to envision and articulate how their systems change effort will result in changes in experiences for children and families involved, or at risk of involvement in child welfare. Participants also explored strategies for communicating and engaging others in the system change envisioned.
While this webinar provided an opportunity for sharing among sites selected to plan systems change implementation projects, the webinar was open to others who were interested in exploring strategies for building momentum for systems change.
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Left Brain – Right Brain Questions
Case for Change Worksheet
“Taking Ideas to Action & Results: Creating Logic Models to Support Systems Change” Webinar
June 23, 2009, 11:00–12:30 PT (2:00–3:30 ET)
Taking Ideas to Action & Results: Creating Logic Models to Support Systems Change focused on developing a logic model to support systems change. Participants gained a working knowledge of how to link their ideas about the vision and mission of the systems change effort into a set of strategies and results that supports the achievement of the system change goals. This logic model presentation helped participants connect systems change to specific behavior indicators at the frontline, agency and system levels. A logic model template was provided and participants were encouraged to develop an individualized logic model that supports the systems change being proposed or underway in their jurisdictions.
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“About Us” Webinar
January 29, 2009
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