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National Resource Center for Youth Services

Child Welfare Training Collaborative (CWT)

SUPPORTING THE SAFETY, PERMANENCY, AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACROSS OKLAHOMA THROUGH TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS

The University of Oklahoma National Resource Center for Youth Services, in collaboration with The University of Oklahoma Outreach Center for Public Management and The University of Oklahoma School of Social Work, works with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, Child Welfare Services, to form the Child Welfare Training Collaborative (CWT).  

CWT focuses on improving and enhancing Oklahoma’s child welfare workforce through curriculum development, training coordination, and training for child welfare professionals. 

 

Go to the Oklahoma CWT website

CWT Services

NRCYS contributes to the collaborative by drawing on years of experience in the areas of:

  • Training needs assessment
  • Curriculum development
  • Trainer development
  • Training coordination and event logistics
  • Data collection and training evaluation

CWT Event Calendar

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EventDateLocation 
Navigating the Storm: Effective Strategies for Trauma-Informed CareSeptember 5, 2025Tulsa, OK
Honoring Experience: Unlocking the Unique Strengths of Staff with Lived ExpertiseSeptember 12, 2025Online
Mind Over Mane: Understanding the Psychology of Haircare in YouthSeptember 16, 2025Sand Springs, OK
The Impact of Vicarious TraumaSeptember 22, 2025Tulsa, OK
The Weight They Carry: Navigating Disenfranchised & Traumatic GriefSeptember 23, 2025Tulsa, OK
Disappointment: The Psychological AddictionOctober 2, 2025Norman, OK
Exit Insights: What Foster Youth Say They Wish They KnewOctober 9, 2025Tulsa, OK
Hygiene, Autonomy, and Healing: A Trauma-Informed Approach to Teaching Self-CareOctober 15, 2025Tulsa, OK
How Early Sexual Abuse Shapes the BrainOctober 16, 2025Norman, OK
Dancing with Discord: Utilizing Motivational Interviewing with YouthOctober 21, 2025Tulsa, OK
Breaking The Burnout Cycle: Trauma-Informed Tools for Supervisors and ManagersOctober 23, 2025Sand Springs, OK
Whatchu Talkin 'Bout, Willis: Updating Our Youth Pop Cultural AwarenessOctober 24, 2025Tulsa, OK
Anchored Futures: Keeping Teens Connected and SecureNovember 3, 2025Online
Freedom to Fail: Discipline Re-ImaginedNovember 7, 2025Tulsa, OK
What's My EQ?: Exploring Emotional IntelligenceNovember 13, 2025Online
Play. Trust. Repeat. Making Magic with the Children You Care ForJanuary 23, 2026Online

CWT Staff

Susan Kee
Senior Training Coordinator
skee@ou.eduEmail
Bill Hill
Instructional Designer
billhill@ou.eduEmail

Learn More

To learn more about how NRCYS can bring our experience training programs and professional development to your organization, please contact us at (800) 274-2687 or email nrcys@ou.edu.

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