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Do you want free resources for parents by parents? The Children's Trust Fund Alliance has infographics that cover important topics like and . They are available in Spanish and English at: https://ow.ly/yQKn50OKPsT

Join us this summer for our Foundations of Coaching program! This 5-module virtual series provides a low cost introduction to coaching, equipping you with the skills to seamlessly integrate coaching practices into your organization.

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Kavitha Kailasam and christa doty are out delivering a Leadership Academy for our Working Well Collaborative! This academy is designed to build and support leadership skills critical for the success of child welfare program supervisors, managers and directors.

Learn more and bring the Leadership Academy to your workforce: https://ow.ly/5hOj50Suc0e

Check out this new Capacity Building Center for Tribes resource, Cross-Systems Resources to Support Healthy Generations, offers resources to help communities build upon their own unique strengths and identify their own sense of health and wellness for this and future generations.

https://tribalinformationexchange.org/files/products/healthygenerations.pdf

July is Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. Learn more about BIPOC mental health at mhanational.org/july.

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Our projects span evaluation and applied research, workforce development, and capacity building in early childhood, child welfare, tribal initiatives, and behavioral health.

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Watch this recent webinar from the Capacity Building Center for Tribes on Digital and Visual Strategies to Improve Tribal Child Welfare Practice. This 60-minute session offers a guided walkthrough of the Tribal Information Exchange and its extensive tribal child welfare resources. Learn best practices from Center for Tribes staff on finding and developing resources, based on their expert experience.

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Webinar Recording - Digital and Visual Strategies to Improve Tribal Child Welfare Practice The Capacity Building Center for Tribes develops and gathers resources for tribal child welfare professionals and shares them on the Tribal Information Excha...

Butler offers a range of services, including developmental coaching, leadership training, and assessments. Let us support your organization's growth and development!

https://socialwork.du.edu/butler/content/individual-supports

Check out this Workforce Study Report: Snapshot of the Child Welfare Workforce from 2021 to 2022. From the third cohort of the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being, this report offers an in-depth look at the child welfare workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic, featuring data from 61 nationally representative agencies.

Read the report: https://ow.ly/VOex50SnsYU

Don't miss out on our Foundations of Coaching summer session! Secure your spot by June 26 to take advantage of our early bird pricing.

Enhance your professional skills and transform your organization with our 5-module virtual coaching series.

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Have you listened to our podcast, B-Connected? The first three episodes are available now! Topics include the Early Childhood Workforce shortage and Tribal Child Welfare Coaching.

Listen here: https://ow.ly/7h9Q50QZZtg

Meet Laricia Longworth-Reed! Laricia is a senior research associate dedicated to enhancing programs for children, youth, and families at the Butler Institute for Families. Read more about her inspiring work and what motivates her in her role.

Read here: https://ow.ly/2qm250Sionf

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, marking the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and the enduring fight for freedom and equality. At the Butler Institute for Families, we honor the strength of African American communities and commit to fostering equity and inclusion.

Join us in reflecting on Juneteenth's significance and taking action towards a just society. Learn more by visiting educational resources, supporting local Black-owned businesses, and participating in community events.

Juneteenth Resources: https://ow.ly/QXyy50SioO6

🎙️ New Podcast Episode: The Intersection of Parent Advocates and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Belonging

Join us for an insightful conversation on how parent advocates and DEI initiatives are shaping the child welfare system.

https://ow.ly/s2QC50SkpAI

The Intersection Of Parent Advocates and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Belonging Parent advocates support families by helping them access resources, explaining their rights, and providing overall guidance as they navigate the child welfare system. A parent advocate with lived exp

Enhance your professional development with our low-cost, high-impact coaching fundamentals series. Running from July 18 to September 12, 2024, this 5-module virtual program offers a comprehensive introduction to coaching, designed to help you integrate these skills into your organization.

Early Bird Pricing Ends June 26! Don't miss out on the chance to save!

🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/yn7J50Skpt9

What You’ll Gain:
- Individual and collaborative learning with ICF-certified facilitators
- Foundational knowledge and practical skills to start coaching others
- Insights into how coaching can transform your organization

Each Module Includes:
- Pre-work
- Virtual Learning Sessions
- Try-it exercises

Read our latest blog post, "The Power of Coaching: How It Shaped My Career as an Educator," by Kathryn Walton. Reflect on her inspiring journey and see how mentorship can create lasting impacts on both educators and students.

Plus, don't miss out on our upcoming Academy of Professional Coaching (APC) starting June 24. Perfect for educators looking to enhance their coaching skills and foster professional growth.

➡️ Read the blog: https://ow.ly/2Tm950SePgv
➡️ Learn about APC: https://ow.ly/EeyO50SePgt

The Power of Coaching: How It Shaped My Career as an Educator The Power of Coaching: How It Shaped My Career as an Educator Back to Article Listing Author(s) Butler Institute for Families Blog  • Butler Institute for Families  • June 10, 2024 As an educator reflecting on three decades of experience, Kathryn Walton emphasizes the joy and growth gained fr...

Check out this new toolkit designed for drag artists to use when talking to audiences and venues about harm reduction. We co-created this resource alongside Bee The Vibe – a harm reduction program of Mile High Behavioral Healthcare/Comitis Crisis Center.

https://ow.ly/qLYg50SeCJi

Last week, our Executive Director, Robin Leake, visited Green Chimneys Farm with Kevin Morris of The Institute for Human-Animal Connection (IHAC) and Dr. Megan Mueller - Associate Professor of human-animal interaction at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. The purpose of the visit was to learn about how Butler can partner with IHAC to support research and program evaluation of Green Chimney's innovative programming to support children and youth through educational nature-based therapeutic interventions.

Become a certified coach with the Butler Institute Academy of Professional Coaching. Last day for early bird pricing is tomorrow!

Register now: https://ow.ly/v0w650SbbAP

Our comprehensive program includes 65 hours of coaching education, mentor coaching and rigorous learning interactions led by certified coaches. The accelerated summer session begins June 24, 2024. Early bird discounts are available until May 27th.

You'll graduate equipped to cultivate successful coaching relationships and pursue an Associate Certified Coach credential through the International Coaching Federation.

We're hiring a Tribal Initiatives Senior Program Associate! This position will serve as the the Lead for Innovation and dissemination for the National Tribal Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement (NTCWCIA) funded through a Cooperative Agreement by the Administration on Children Youth and Families Children’s Bureau Division.

This position is grant-funded. Fulfillment of this position is contingent on winning this competitive award, with an anticipated start date of 10/1/24 if awarded.

Application deadline is June 11th! Read the full job description and apply here: https://ow.ly/8oo550S4tf8

Check out this new brief from FrameWorks Institute on Collective Caregiving. It offers an overview of a fresh framing strategy aimed at building support for kids through collective caregiving, along with three practical recommendations for implementing the strategy.

Read the brief here: https://ow.ly/rUwo50Sbbvw

We're hiring a Tribal Initiatives Senior Program Associate! This position will serve as the the Lead for Innovation and dissemination for the National Tribal Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement funded through a Cooperative Agreement by the Administration on Children Youth and Families Children’s Bureau Division.

This position is grant-funded. Fulfillment of this position is contingent on winning this competitive award, with an anticipated start date of 10/1/24 if awarded.

Application deadline is June 11th! Read the full job description and apply here: https://ow.ly/8oo550S4tf8

Accelerate your coaching career with our Academy of Professional Coaching!

Join our Accelerated APC Program starting on June 24! In just five weeks, you'll complete the full academy, gaining the training and mentor hours needed to apply for an Associate Certified Coach credential through the International Coaching Federation.

Why Choose APC?
- Intensive, hands-on coaching training
- Personalized mentor hours
- Preparation for ICF certification
- Cultivate successful coaching relationships

Don’t miss this opportunity to fast-track your coaching career and transform your passion into a profession!

Early bird discounts are available until June 12th.

Register here 👉 https://ow.ly/im6u50S4sGu

We're hiring a Director of Tribal Initiatives! This position will serve as the Project Director for the National Tribal Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement (NTCWCIA) funded through a Cooperative Agreement by the Administration on Children Youth and Families Children’s Bureau Division.

This position is grant-funded. Fulfillment of this position is contingent on winning this competitive award, with an anticipated start date of 10/1/24 if awarded.

Application deadline is tomorrow! Read the full job description and apply here: https://ow.ly/YaiK50RSJRu

Explore this important collection of resources aimed at helping early childhood programs create welcoming and inclusive programs for LGBTQ+ parents. 🏳‍🌈

https://ow.ly/FqcB50S2t15

It's PRIDE Month! How can you demonstrate your support for LGBTQI+ youth?

Supporting LGBTQI+ Youth How can you demonstrate your support for LGBTQI+ youth? Resources: 7 Ways to Support LGBTQ+ Youth: https://bit.ly/3tIBzfb A Message in Support of + Children…

We are immensely proud of the work we've accomplished through National Child Welfare Workforce Institute over the past 15 years. As NCWWI ends, we are excited to announce that Butler will continue this important work through our Working Well Collaborative. The Working Well Collaborative will build on NCWWI's legacy by providing ongoing services to support workplace equity and well-being in child welfare and human service organizations. Thank you for being part of our journey, and we look forward to continuing to support the workforce that serves children, youth, and families.

Learn more about the Working Well Collaborative: https://socialwork.du.edu/butler/content/working-well-collaborative

We hope this message finds you well and thriving.

This is our final social media post. Thanks to the generous funding provided by the Children’s Bureau, NCWWI has had the incredible privilege of supporting the child welfare workforce for 15 years. We will reach the end of our funding on September 30, 2024. As we wind down, we encourage you to read our last newsletter, https://bit.ly/4bD9iL6, which details how to save your favorite NCWWI resources.

If you need help with NCWWI products or are looking for technical assistance with your workforce needs, please email Robin Leake at [email protected]. She will connect you with the relevant personnel. You can also explore the available services at the Butler Institute for Families' Working Well Collaborative:
https://socialwork.du.edu/butler
https://www.facebook.com/ButlerInstitute
https://www.linkedin.com/company/butler-institute-for-families

Visit the Children’s Bureau’s network of capacity-building centers to learn about their services: https://www.acf.hhs.gov/cb/training-technical-assistance/capacity

For many of us here at NCWWI, this project has been the highlight of our careers. We are proud of our efforts to create more equitable organizations and support the child welfare workforce at all levels. We are committed to continuing this work and will do our best to maintain our connections with you as we move on to other projects.

Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey!

Become a certified coach with the Butler Institute Academy of Professional Coaching!

Our comprehensive program includes 65 hours of coaching education, mentor coaching and rigorous learning interactions led by certified coaches. The accelerated summer session begins June 24, 2024.

Our early bird discounts are available now through June 12th, sign up today! https://ow.ly/evQg50S2vz6

See how our work with the Virginia Department of Social Services made a difference—check out their testimonial!

Butler provides expert training and technical assistance for human services organizations, programs, and agencies and we'd love to partner with your organization next. Visit https://ow.ly/wJlJ50RSGtx to learn more about our services.

We're hiring a Director of Tribal Initiatives! This position will serve as the Project Director for the National Tribal Child Welfare Center for Innovation and Advancement (NTCWCIA) funded through a Cooperative Agreement by the Administration on Children Youth and Families Children’s Bureau Division.

This position is grant-funded. Fulfillment of this position is contingent on winning this competitive award, with an anticipated start date of 10/1/24 if awarded.

Application deadline is June 5th! Read the full job description and apply here: https://ow.ly/YaiK50RSJRu