Policy & Practice | Spring 2025

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Vol. 83, No. 1 Spring 2025

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Child and Family Well-Being Designing a Multifaceted Approach to Child Welfare Prevention

Navigating Workforce Challenges How Technology and Process Design Can Help Government Agencies Do More with Less, and Provide an Even Better User Experience

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Improving Community Outcomes How Population Insights, Data, and Advanced Analytics Can Support Increased Efficiency and Better Mission Outcomes

Beyond the System Building a People-First Approach to Tech Adoption in Child Welfare

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3 From Our President and CEO APHSA’s 2030 Next Gen Strategy

6 From Our Partners

10 Technology Speaks

Transforming Reentry Services: The Role of CMS 1115 Waivers in Supporting Health and Community Reintegration 8 The Human in Human Services Foster Kinship and Grandparents as Parents Partner to Expand Kinship Navigator Support in Alabama

When Code Meets Compassion: Empowering Child Welfare for Thriving Communities

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Integrated Services for Stronger Families and Thriving Communities

29 Staff Spotlights

Chase Story, Budget Manager Lesley Jackson, Child Welfare Compact Associate

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