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Specialized Toolkits to Support the Human Services Workforce

  • by Jason M Borucki

Introducing the UC Davis Human Services Toolkit Hub!

California’s human services workforce is as vast and diverse as it is vital to the health and well-being of the children, adults, families and communities it serves. As national leaders in the transformation of human services through innovation, collaboration and pursuit of best practice,  UC Davis Human Services frequently produces practice-specific Toolkits to meet the specialized needs of this valued workforce.

Following the closure of the California Social Work Education Center (CalSWEC) in 2024—and to preserve access to many of their long-standing toolkits—UC Davis Human Services partnered with CalSWEC’s transition team to integrate several additional toolkits into its extensive library.

With an ever-growing collection of toolkits spanning various specialties of practice, it became clear that consolidating these valuable resources in one centralized location was essential.

Now Live! The Toolkit Hub

Now accessible from one central location, the UC Davis Human Services Toolkit Hub ensures that human services professionals can easily access a comprehensive suite of tools to support their critical work. These toolkits serve as valuable resources, providing in-depth information, best practices and practical tools to address various challenges within the field.

Featured Toolkits

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Bench and Bark Toolkit

Facilitates collaboration between judicial officers and child welfare professionals to improve outcomes for children and families involved in the legal system.
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Birth to Six Toolkit

Focuses on developmental needs and services for children aged birth to six, ensuring early intervention and support.
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CFT and CANS Implementation and Fidelity Toolkit

Provides guidance on implementing Child and Family Teams (CFT) and the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) assessment with fidelity.
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Commercially Sexually Exploited Children (CSEC) Toolkit

Offers strategies and resources to identify, engage, and support children and youth affected by commercial sexual exploitation.
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Implementation Toolkits

Assists agencies in adopting and integrating new practices and policies effectively within their organizations.
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Kin-first Policy Guide Toolkit

Promotes placing children with kinship caregivers by providing policy guidelines and support strategies.
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Presumptive Transfer Toolkit

Guides the process of transferring responsibility for providing or arranging specialty mental health services to the county of residence for foster youth.
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Psychotropic Medication Toolkit

Addresses the use of psychotropic medications among children in foster care, offering best practices for oversight and monitoring.
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Safety Organized Practice (SOP) Toolkit

Enhances child welfare practice by integrating safety-organized principles and tools to improve decision-making and outcomes.
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Wraparound Standards Toolkit

Provides standards and guidelines for implementing Wraparound services, focusing on individualized, family-centered, and community-based practices.

These toolkits are continually updated to reflect the latest research and field-tested practices, ensuring that human services professionals have access to current and effective resources. By utilizing these toolkits, professionals can enhance their practice, improve service delivery and positively impact the lives of the individuals and families they serve.

For more information and to access these toolkits, visit the UC Davis Human Services Toolkits page.