Tribal Nations Workforce Training Curriculum

Transforming Engagement: Keeping Children at the Center of Our Work

ABOUT THE CURRICULUM

Engage Children and Youth Authentically

This training curriculum helps child welfare professionals engage children and youth effectively. Through three dynamic modules, participants will develop key attitude and knowledge competencies that:

  • strengthen relationships;
  • improve permanency planning;
  • and amplify the voices of children and youth in decision-making.

Agencies can integrate any or all modules into their training programs at no cost.

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Curriculum Modules

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  • Module 1: Using Engagement to Move Toward Permanency: Foundational Module

    Learn the core principles of authentic engagement and how it drives relational, cultural, and legal permanency for children and youth.  The 4 sections of the module include: the Art of Engaging Children and Youth, Benefits of Engaging Children and Youth, Characteristics that are Important to Authentically Engage Children and Youth, and Permanency Planning and Engagement.

  • Module 2: Partnering and Shared Decision-Making

    Learn how to shift power dynamics and equip youth with decision-making skills that foster true collaboration. This module explores interpersonal communication skills and how to havedifficult conversations with children and youth.  A case study is included as an opportunity forworkers to gain skills and competencies needed to help youth through transitions.

  • Module 3: Circles of Strength

    Explore the power of cultural permanency and how cultural curiosity strengthens engagement and identity. This module enhances workers engagement skills so they can help create a safe, supportive environment. Workers will learn how trauma can impact children and youth behavior. The module includes a case study to prepare and support children and youth to have a voice through an exploration of supportive connections with kin, culture and community for meaningful change.

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Implementation Guide

The Implementation Manual is a resource for facilitators that includes big picture implementation information that should be considered prior to training the QIC-EY Tribal Nations Workforce curriculum.

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Facilitator Materials

Expand your toolbox with materials and resources for your trainings, providing detailed and adequate information for participants.

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Workforce Impact of QIC-EY Training

Evaluation findings demonstrate how QIC-EY’s workforce training strengthens professionals’ knowledge, confidence, and skills to authentically engage children and youth in permanency Planning.

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Bring QIC-EY Training to Your Agency

Interested in bringing these tools and strategies to your agency? Encourage your leadership, supervisors, administrators or training coordinators to explore QIC-EY’s professional development opportunities for child welfare staff.

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