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Tips and Guides from the Center for Practice Transformation

Many child welfare workers would like to integrate person-centered practice into their work with children and families. See below for Practice Tips, Meeting Guides and Resource Guides created by the Center for Practice Transformation (CPT) in partnership with CASCW. Reach out to [email protected] for sample tools or a bulk order.

Downloadable tips and guides

  • Practice Tips
  • Meeting Guides
  • Resource Guides
Practice Tips

Person-Centered Language in Child Welfare

Mindfulness for Child Welfare Workers

Stages of Treatment

Goal Setting for Success with Caregivers in Child Welfare

Understanding the Stages of Recovery for Caregivers with Co-Occurring Disorders in Child Welfare

Meeting Guides

Managing High-Risk Situations

Managing Stress in the Moment

Asking for Help

Managing Stress with Muscle Relaxation

Solving Problems

Preparing for Stress

Refusing Offers to Drink or Use Drugs

Warning Signs for Relapse

Pursuing My Goals

Strengthening Ourselves with Affirmations

Managing My Emotions

Resource Guides

Stage-Matched Support

Identifying What Matters to Me

Powerful Questions

Taking a Step Toward What Matters to Me

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1711 W. County Road B
University of Minnesota
Roseville, MN 55113
United States

205 Peters Hall
1404 Gortner Ave.
University of Minnesota
Saint Paul, MN 55108
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612-624-4231
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  • Students and Alumni
    • Title IV-E Child Welfare Fellowship Program
    • Title IV-E Fellowship Alumni
  • Professional Development
    • Online Modules
    • Training Resources
    • Most Popular Products
    • PACC
    • Phoenix Learning Xchange
    • Podcasts
    • CW360°
    • CW360° - Spring 2025 Edition
    • LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care
    • Realistic Job Preview of Child Protection Work in Minnesota
    • Child Development for Child Welfare
    • Relational Worldview Videos
  • Public Policy
    • Child Welfare Public Policy
    • CASCW at the Capitol
    • CASCW Bill Tracker
    • Policy Briefs
    • Policy Hot Topics
    • 2025-26 Legislative Policy Primer and Previews
  • Research
    • Research Projects & Partnerships
    • Minn-LInK
    • Minn-LInK Briefs and Reports
    • Disability Child Welfare Collaborative
  • Outreach
    • Awards
    • Events
    • 2024-2025 Title IV-E Faculty and Center Projects
    • 2023-2024 Title IV-E Faculty and Center Projects
  • Connect With Us
    • Who We Are
    • Our Team
    • CASCW Connect
    • News
    • Jobs at CASCW
    • Digital Accessibility