Join us this March in celebration of National Social Work Month for an empowering webinar, "Nurturing Resilience: A Guide to Self-Care in Social Work." Social workers play a vital role in creating positive change within communities, often facing unique challenges and demands, especially when it comes to ensuring that love and relationships are prioritized for […]

The "Champions Practice Exchange" is an interactive community of dedicated, trained QPI Champions. Participants will meet to connect and strengthen their QPI practices through shared learning around challenges, opportunities, and insights related to three strategic topic areas that meet quarterly. This 60-minute meeting is scheduled for April 2nd at 2:00 pm Eastern / 1:00 pm […]

The Quality Parenting Initiative (QPI) is grounded in the conviction that excellent parenting, accompanied by strong and supportive relationships, is the most impactful intervention for guiding children toward thriving adulthood. Building a system aligned with this belief necessitates collaborative efforts, with the active support and partnership of birth families, relative caregivers, youth, foster parents, and […]

Adolescence presents unique opportunities and challenges for child welfare systems. With the right knowledge and tools, we can meet these challenges and take advantage of these opportunities. At this one-day conference, leaders in adolescent development will share their research demonstrating why it's essential for teens to be in families and effective strategies to allow them […]

Sibling relationships are often the longest-lasting bonds individuals experience over their lifespan, and they particularly shape our social, emotional, and cognitive development. In "The Power of Sibling Relationships: Building Strong Foundations," Dr. Campione-Barr, will lead us in a presentation exploring how these relationships influence youth adjustment and overall well-being. Drawing from psychological research and real-life […]

The "Champions Practice Exchange" is an interactive community of dedicated, trained QPI Champions. Participants will meet to connect and strengthen their QPI practices through shared learning around challenges, opportunities, and insights related to three strategic topic areas that meet quarterly. This 60-minute meeting is scheduled for July 9th at 2:00 pm Eastern / 1:00 pm […]

Join us for an insightful webinar on "Youth Partnerships: Driving Systems Change Together." This session will highlight the innovative Youth Engagement Project (YEP), a collaborative initiative between the Child and Family Policy Institute of California and the California Department of Social Services. The goal of YEP is to enhance child welfare policies, programs, and practices […]