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Partnering With Young People and Families in CFSR Data Discussions

Strengthen your Child and Family Services Review efforts by using this tool to foster meaningful data discussions with young people and families with lived experiences to reveal what’s working—and what needs to change—in child welfare.

Publication year: 2025
Author: Capacity Building Center for States (updated by NCWCIA)

Description

This tool equips CFSR teams and partners with practical guidance to engage young people and families in meaningful data discussions and recognize their lived experience as essential to understanding and improving child welfare systems. It includes action steps, talking points, and resources to support professionals and newcomers in navigating CFSR concepts and conversations.

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Tags

Child and Family Services Reviews (CFSR)
Youth Engagement
Lived Expertise
Using Data

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