Rock Families First Update

We are continuing and expanding our ethical, equitable co-design (or 2E Co-design) in our most comprehensive project to …

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2E Co-design™: Ethical & Equitable Co-design with Impacted Parents and System Staff

Throughout Alia’s existence, we’ve engaged in community co-design that brings the lived expertise and endless wisdom of …

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Imposter Syndrome in the Helping Profession

What is imposter syndrome and why is it so prevalent in human services? Are we programed to experience imposter syndrome …

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Co-Design Way: Comprehensive Change Strategy & Powerful Parent Leader

The Human Services Department, including Child Protective Services, in Rock County is advancing a partnership with the c …

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Intensive Permanence Services: A Deeper Look

One way we advanced our vision where all children are thriving within their families and communities is through Intensiv …

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Lessons for Leaders: Navigating the Complexities of Change

The path to systems transformation in child welfare is laced with challenges, but the rewards are immense. One of these …

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A Parent's Ability to Make Change Takes More than Readiness

When families are involved with Child Protective Services (CPS), navigating the complexities of parental engagement with …

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Breakthrough Your System's Most Pressing Challenges with Alia

One of the ways we partner with leaders in child welfare and adjacent systems is through Breakthrough Sessions. These on …

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Emergence of Compassionate Leadership

For six years, the University of Minnesota’s School of Social Work and Alia have offered a Trauma-Effective Leadership C …

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Trusting the Process

The primary goals of the Rock Families First movement include decreasing the number of children in out-of-home care and …

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