Competency

Understand Child and Adolescent Behavior

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Seeing behaviors and actions in the context of child and adolescent development is key to meeting the needs of children and youth. When child welfare professionals tailor their approaches by viewing situations through this lens, they can respond in ways that validate and support children and youth at each life stage.

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Understand Child and Adolescent Behavior

Validate and support children and youth at each stage of life

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