National eUpdate
Timely, Targeted News & Information from NCWWI | February 2019 | Issue 42
Dismantling Racial Inequity Through Child Welfare Systems Change Webinar Series
In 2017-2018 NCWWI co-hosted a 6-part webinar series with the Center for the Study of Social Policy that featured workforce and organizational development stories and strategies to achieve racial equity. Click the links below to access the webinar recordings and supporting materials.

  1. Using an Institutional Analysis to Identify Core Issues and Spur Change
  2. Community Collaboration & Grassroots Effort (Cross-systems & Tribal Partnerships)
  3. A Data-Driven Approach to Improving Outcomes for Black Girls in Child Welfare
  4. Slow and Steady Wins the RACE of Child Welfare Equity
  5. Strengthening Our Efforts Through Partnerships with Academia
  6. Sustaining Racial Equity Improvements in Child Welfare
Racial Equity Resource Collection
This list of resources supports child welfare staff and leaders as they confront implicit bias, implement system changes, and work to achieve racial equity within their organizations and across systems. If there are any resources we can help you find or you have resources to add to this collection, please contact Sharon Kollar .

The following nine categories contain tools, guides, assessments, and curricula which are used to increase understanding, facilitate dialogue, deliver training, analyze current policies, and implement sustainable strategies.
  1. Culturally Responsive Child Welfare Practice
  2. Data and Analysis
  3. Discussion Guides
  4. Education and Training
  5. Evaluation and Outcomes
  6. Implementation Guides
  7. Institutional Analysis
  8. Organizational & Self Assessments
  9. Resources From Other Systems
Look for more resources and information coming your way next month. We look forward to continuing to support your workforce development efforts! If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Kollar ( skollar@albany.edu ).
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