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Findings from Seven Years of Child Welfare Workforce Interventions

admin — Mon, 21 Aug 2023 22:31:35 +0000

Findings from Seven Years of Child Welfare Workforce Interventions
Posted on August 21, 2023

This 2-page summary highlights key findings from the QIC-WD's workforce interventions and summarizes the additional supports provided to child welfare workforce professionals from 2016 - 2023.

Supporting Virtual Supervision as Part of a Hybrid Workforce

admin — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 15:04:20 +0000

Supporting Virtual Supervision as Part of a Hybrid Workforce
Posted on February 27, 2023

Supervisors are tasked with effectively managing staff, onboarding new employees, handling conflict, and encouraging and maintaining morale in this new hybrid work environment. This QIC-Tip shares the available evidence about virtual supervision.

Work-Family Conflict

admin — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 19:17:27 +0000

Work-Family Conflict
Posted on September 28, 2022

What happens when employees face conflicting pressures from work and family? Read this umbrella summary to learn more about work-family conflict and how it relates to employee outcomes.

The Child Welfare Workforce Crisis – What We’re Hearing from the Field

admin — Mon, 20 Jun 2022 20:27:53 +0000

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.

Can Technology Reduce the Stress of the Child Welfare Practitioner?

admin — Mon, 09 May 2022 21:14:31 +0000

Can Technology Reduce the Stress of the Child Welfare Practitioner?
Posted on May 9, 2022

This post summarizes some of the research about the relationship between child welfare work and how technology can impact the stress of the job.

Supervision in a Virtual Workplace

admin — Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:45:23 +0000

Supervision in a Virtual Workplace
Posted on February 16, 2022

How are supervisors managing a virtual workforce? This QIC-Take summarizes current strategies and suggestions to best support supervisors.

Technology, Case Practice, and Turnover: Early Findings from Virginia

admin — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 03:51:46 +0000

Technology, Case Practice, and Turnover: Early Findings from Virginia
Posted on January 12, 2022

This blog post describes the study methods used and highlights early findings related to caseworkers' use of an app to support their work.

Working from Home and the Office during a Pandemic: The Experience of Louisiana Child Welfare Workers

admin — Mon, 28 Sep 2020 15:31:21 +0000

Working from Home and the Office during a Pandemic: The Experience of Louisiana Child Welfare Workers
Posted on September 28, 2020

Louisiana caseworkers, like many others, are adjusting to working at home and interacting with families and colleagues differently during the pandemic; in addition they recently participated in a job redesign. Read about their experiences.

Telework

admin — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 01:15:39 +0000

Telework
Posted on September 23, 2020

What should agencies know in order to better manage employees working remotely? This Umbrella Summary describes the available evidence about telework.

Accountability in a Virtual Work Environment

admin — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 17:47:00 +0000

Accountability in a Virtual Work Environment
Posted on August 10, 2020

Many child welfare supervisors are managing a virtual team - get tips on how to keep staff accountable without micromanaging.

Virginia Progress Update - The Timely Implementation of a Technology Solution

admin — Mon, 27 Jul 2020 15:59:57 +0000

Virginia Progress Update - The Timely Implementation of a Technology Solution
Posted on July 27, 2020

Virginia created an app to help their child welfare workforce manage administrative and family engagement tasks out of the office. Learn more about their progress.

Managing Stress while Working from Home during the Pandemic: Strategies for Self-Care

admin — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 20:03:06 +0000

Managing Stress while Working from Home during the Pandemic: Strategies for Self-Care
Posted on June 30, 2020

Self-care can help you stay present and regain a sense of control. Read the post and watch the webinar excerpt.

Nebraska Progress Update – Addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress

admin — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 13:32:42 +0000

Nebraska Progress Update – Addressing Secondary Traumatic Stress
Posted on June 2, 2020

Nebraska is building resiliency to address worker turnover. This post provides an update on their implementation of CFS Strong, a three-part model to address secondary trauma among child welfare workers and supervisors.

Supervising Child Welfare Professionals Virtually during a Pandemic

admin — Thu, 16 Apr 2020 14:00:51 +0000

Supervising Child Welfare Professionals Virtually during a Pandemic
Posted on April 16, 2020

Strategies to help supervisors support their staff, encourage team cohesion, and ensure the work will continue throughout the COVID 19 crisis.

Washington State is Using Telework to Strengthen the Child Welfare Workforce

admin — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 23:46:44 +0000

Washington State is Using Telework to Strengthen the Child Welfare Workforce
Posted on April 13, 2020

The Washington Department of Children, Youth and Families shares their experience with implementation from the perspective of workers, supervisors, and administrators.