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Kansas Workforce Initiative

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For Educators and Trainers. Highlights from the Kansas Workforce Initiative (2008-2014) include:. The Kansas Child Welfare Contract Change Study: The Experience of Frontline Private Agency Staff Post-Contract Change. In collaboration with the Kansas State Department of Education. An article featuring research conducted through the KWI. Was featured in the. Spotlight on Workforce Issues. In the Childrens Bureau Express. Vol 14, No. 1, February 2013. By Michelle Levy, John Poertner, and Alice Lieberman,.

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Kansas Workforce Initiative

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For Educators and Trainers. Worker stress is a major concern in the field of child welfare. Chronic stress contributes to workers becoming overwhelmed, burnt out and even leaving the field. Although it may seem like stress is inherent in child welfare work, there are ways that you and your agency can help to reduce stress experienced by staff. The Kansas Workforce Initiative developed a Child Welfare Worker Stress Inventory. To assess workplace stressors and help target strategies to address job stress.

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Kansas Workforce Initiative

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For Educators and Trainers. Kansas Child Welfare Contract Change Study: The Experience of Frontline Private Agency Staff Post-Contract Change. The impact of contract changes on the child welfare workforce reported following the contract change. Kansas Child Welfare Contract Change Study: The Experience of Frontline Child Welfare Staff. The impact of contract changes on the child welfare workforce reported prior to the contract change. Sources of Stress for Kansas Child Welfare Workers (2011). Child Welfa...

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Kansas Workforce Initiative

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For Educators and Trainers. Researchers tackle turnover in child welfare staffing. In Kansas, the average child welfare professional stays in the field for two years, while the average supervisor only stays three years. Researchers at the University of Kansas are working to find out why turnover is so prevalent in what can be a challenging, stressful line of work and help stabilize the workforce, which will help provide better service to families. School of Social Welfare.

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Supervisor Development

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For Educators and Trainers. The 3 Most Important Things Supervisors Can Do. To Keep Child Welfare Workers on the Job. As child welfare supervisors, you are a critical part of your organization especially in the development and retention of workers who make a difference in the lives of children and families. But what exactly is it that you do. As supervisors that contributes to your staff staying on the job and performing successfully? Tips for Getting Started Using these Skills. Skill #1: Task Assistance.

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Kansas Workforce Initiative

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For Educators and Trainers. National Child Welfare Workforce Institute. Http:/ www.ncwwi.org. Childrens Bureau Training and Technical Assistance (T&TA) Network. For a directory of the entire T&TA Network. Child Welfare Information Gateway. National Child Welfare Resource Centers. Child Welfare Information Gateway. National Child Welfare Resource Centers. National Center on Substance Abuse and Child Welfare. Http:/ www.ncsacw.samhsa.gov. National Child Welfare Resource Center for Organizational Improvement.

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Kansas Workforce Initiative

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For Educators and Trainers. Researchers tackle turnover in child welfare staffing. In Kansas, the average child welfare professional stays in the field for two years, while the average supervisor only stays three years. Researchers at the University of Kansas are working to find out why turnover is so prevalent in what can be a challenging, stressful line of work and help stabilize the workforce, which will help provide better service to families. School of Social Welfare.

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Kansas Workforce Initiative

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For Educators and Trainers. Resources for Educators and Trainers. CURRICULA FOR CHILD WELFARE TRAINERS and SOCIAL WORK EDUCATORS. Nhancing Supervisor Skills to Support Worker Retention. Child Welfare: Skills, Values and Knowledge for Practice. CURRICULA FOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATORS. Social Work: Where You Can Make a Difference. Social Work: Elements of Social Work. Child Welfare in Kansas: Where You Can Make a Difference. Realistic Job Preview Students Guide. Realistic Job Preview Teachers Guide.

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Kansas State University News and Buzz

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Wildcats News and Buzz. Kansas State University News and Buzz. Share on del.icio.us. Lawsuits accuse Kansas State University of ignoring off-campus fraternity rapes. 21 April 2016, 6:39 am. Two female students allege that Kansas State University has refused to investigate their rapes and other sex assaults at off-campus fraternity houses, according to federal lawsuits filed Wednesday. The civil rights lawsuits, filed in U.S. District Court in . Read More ». More Topics from "News".

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Skip to main content. The University of Kansas. Marshals of the University. Parking and Bus Options. Marshals of the University. Parking and Bus Options. From the east (Kansas City International Airport):. From the west (Forbes Field):. Commencement dates are set by the Kansas Board of Regents. May 14, 2017*. May 13, 2018*. May 19, 2019. All KU News ». The Campaign for Kansas. Lawrence, KS 66045. Lawrence, KS Maps. The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination.