Building Effective Partnerships Learning Collaborative

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The materials are posted, per DCF request, for informational purposes only and may not reflect current standards or best practices. [For up to date information go to the DCF Child Welfare Portal webpage].

This Learning Collaborative provided an opportunity for Child Welfare Professionals from county, tribal and private partner agencies to expand their thinking and add skills in Engaging to Build Partnerships.

Videos and Resources

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March: Defining Quality Contact Live Discussions

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Worksheet and Resources

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Mentimeter: Facilitated Discussion

April: Centering Parental Voice during Engagement, Assessment, Exploration, and Adjustment

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Worksheet and Resources

Worksheet

May: Engage in Self-Care

June: Knowing Yourself; Approaching a Crucial Conversation

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Worksheet and Resources

June Worksheet

July: Start by Raising the Issue; Make It Safe to Share

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Worksheet and Resources

July Worksheet

August: Recognizing when the Conversation isn’t Going Well

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August Worksheet

September: Seek to Understand

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September Worksheet: Seek to Understand

October: Gathering Information; Protective Capacities vs. Strengths

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Worksheet: Oct 2023 Gathering Information

November: Watch Your Words; What you Say vs. What they Hear

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Worksheet: Nov 2023 Watch Your Words

December: Providing Feedback

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Worksheet:Dec 2023 Providing Feedback (1)