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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Onward: Things to be Optimistic About for the Future of Child Welfare
I've been thinking and getting excited for the connecting dots in the transformation space. There's so much room for imp …
Trusting the Process
The primary goals of the Rock Families First movement include decreasing the number of children in out-of-home care and …
Experiencing the Waves of Change through Workforce Wellbeing and Resilience
I have had the unique opportunity and privilege to work with Rock County Human Services, while also interning with Alia …
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