Resource Library | Tribal Child Welfare Information Exchange

Using Geographic Data & GIS for Decision-Making in Tribal Child Welfare

Are you interested in enhancing the way you look at and use your child welfare data? Mapping child welfare and geographic data together can help agencies locate potential foster homes, identify community services, and inform planning, service...

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Webinar: Walking in Two Worlds: Understanding the Two Spirit Native LGBTQ Community

The first webinar in a two-part series that discussed the historical roles and identities of Two-Spirit/Native LGBTQ people, how historical/intergenerational trauma has impacted this community, and the efforts to bring back balance, beauty, and acceptance. Presenter:...

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Data Overview: Using Data to Help Our Communities Thrive

Journey Through the River of Data Series from the Center for Tribes This interactive online learning tool is designed to help tribal child welfare professionals consider how to use data to inform service delivery to children and families and help their communities...

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How Can Communities Bring Healing and Build Leadership From Within?

Our newest resources feature innovative projects that demonstrate the capacity of communities to respond to issues that impact their children and families. Arctic Winds Healing Winds, a non-profit organization based in Alaska, uses a proven model for community healing...

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Working with Two-Spirit and Native LGBTQ Youth

The Center for Tribes’ newest resource list shares information designed to raise awareness and encourage tribal child welfare professionals to think through how they can better support Two-Spirit and/or Native LGBTQ children and youth.

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Adverse Childhood Experiences

The Center for Tribes is pleased to share a new resource list focused on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) defines ACEs as… “stressful or traumatic events, including abuse and neglect. They may...

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Navigating Rough Waters: Lessons Learned & Challenges to Avoid When Planning a Tribal Child Welfare Data System

When programs journey through the river of data, knowing how to navigate rough waters and overcome challenges can make a tremendous difference. This one-page resource offers suggestions on how to stay on course when planning and implementing a data system.

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Planning for Your Program’s Child Welfare Data System

This two-page resource offers concise guiding questions for programs to consider as they develop or enhance a data system. Data needs, program capacity, and readiness for change are highlighted.

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Improving the Welfare of Native Children by Using & Managing Data

Covering the basics of data, this brief resource includes information on how data can be used to address issues and help tribal child welfare programs thrive. Guiding questions are provided to help programs think through how they want to use and manage data.

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