How the Institute Conducts Business

The child welfare workforce is experiencing longstanding challenges with sustainability , which is exacerbated by issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. This reaffirmed the urgency and importance of research-informed enhancements to the overall workforce (preparation/recruitment, professional support and career development, and organizational culture shifts). The Institute designed an approach to positively impact the child welfare workforce, and through the new guiding principles, goals, objectives, and strategies, will work to make significant change. The Institute strives to remain mission driven and open to learning from the child welfare community. We continue our ongoing commitment to conducting the business of the Institute with stakeholder involvement and integrity