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Child Welfare Workforce Development and Workplace Enhancement Institute : Knowledge Development and Application : Meeting Report

Author(s):   United States. Children's Bureau.

Year Published:  2006

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Technical Assistance Needs Identified

Opportunities for technical assistance to be provided by the CB T&TA network of resource centers were identified throughout the Institute. Some of these opportunities are:

• Have peer-to-peer technical assistance available to supervisors for consultation and support opportunities;
• Use National Resource Centers for help in developing change models and leadership training models;
• Provide T&TA on how to address Child and Family Services Review and workforce-related findings;
• Encourage the T&TA network to promote models of intervention and to support development of organizational models. Improve State and local organizations' access to experts. Some needs include:
  • Communication experts for developing primary messages and mission/vision;
  • Experts to train employees in media relations and crisis planning;
  • Help with website development, particularly websites for recruitment and retention resources;
  • Assistance with developing partnerships and collaborations with clients, youth, other agencies, and other stakeholders;
  • Help with developing quick reference guides for communication.
• Need for national leadership and resources to develop and share:
  • Rewards and incentives
  • Research and practice
• Share information in rural regions:
  • Share practices that are working
  • Share innovative practices

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