Leadership Perspective: Moving From Collaboration to Connection

Strong outcomes for children and families depend on more than collaboration in name. They require meaningful connections across child welfare, behavioral health, education, and other family-serving systems.

In this Leadership Perspective, Lindsay Holden, Child Welfare Implementation Specialist, shares insights on what it takes to move from talking about collaboration to building it into everyday practice. Drawing on her experience in child welfare leadership, implementation, and systems change, she explores the importance of shared purpose, strong relationships, and elevating the voices of families and frontline professionals.

Read the full Leadership Perspective to learn how leaders can strengthen system connections and create the conditions for lasting change.

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