Report

Drawing on lessons learned from the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s multiyear effort in child protection workforce development, this publication outlines five clear steps that child welfare agency leaders can take to build and maintain a strong, stable frontline workforce. Each step identifies an implementation timeline, practical tips and tools, plus real-world perspectives from agency partners.

September 5, 2018

In This Report, You’ll Learn

  1. 1

    Tips for partnering with HR staff for recruitment, hiring and performance evaluation.

  2. 2

    The role of a workforce innovation team.

  3. 3

    Why defining core competencies is key to finding the right employees.

  4. 4

    How to build a data dashboard and use it to drive workforce improvements.

Key Takeaway

Wanted: Talented, effective and engaged child welfare employees

This five-step process teaches child welfare leaders how to measurably improve their hiring and retention policies. The goal? Ensure that agencies have the right frontline staff in place and engaged so that children and families can thrive.  

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