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The Child Welfare Workforce Crisis – What We’re Hearing from the Field
Posted on June 20, 2022

This blog post highlights the concerns state child welfare and human resources leaders from 29 states have about the child welfare workforce, as shared in recent meetings.

Supporting the Child Welfare Workforce During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted on April 14, 2021

One year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic shifted how public child welfare agencies operate. This blog post series highlights how the pandemic impacted three key elements of the workforce: the role of technology, the need for personal protective equipment, and

Supporting the Child Welfare Workforce During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Technology
Posted on April 14, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the child welfare workforce had to rapidly embrace technology to conduct mandatory visits and engage in supervision. This blog posts discusses necessary policy changes and strategies to keep the workforce working during

Supporting the Child Welfare Workforce During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Provision of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Posted on April 14, 2021

When COVID-19 hit, the child welfare workforce had to quickly acquire personal protective equipment to do their job. This blog post highlights the challenges and realities of operationalizing access to face masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer for the child

Supporting the Child Welfare Workforce During the Coronavirus Pandemic: Addressing Worker Stress and Trauma
Posted on April 14, 2021

The child welfare workforce is charged with caring for others and the pandemic exasperated that work. This blog post highlights how workers need to manage the worry and stress of living and working in a pandemic.