Change and Implementation in Practice: Implementation Planning and Capacity Building Video Series

Examines how child welfare agencies can develop an intervention implementation plan that serves as a roadmap for the implementation team and a communication tool among team members, leadership, and stakeholders. A well-defined plan identifies needs and anticipates challenges to implementation, supports decision-making, and contributes to quality implementation. As a team develops an implementation plan, creating an inventory of strengths and gaps helps to identify where the team can build capacity to support effective implementation. This series of 11 videos examines implementation planning by considering essential functions, or tasks, to prepare for implementing an intervention, plan for capacity building, and develop an implementation plan.