Coaching Toolkit for Child Welfare

Chapter 7: Implementation 183

Implementation

Implementation is the art and science of

incorporating innovations into typical

human service settings to benefit

children, families, adults, and

communities.

~ Fixsen and Blasé, 2009, p. 1

The Child Welfare Coaching framework notes the role of coaching
within the broader concept of implementation science (see Chapter
3). Oftentimes successful implementation of new programs can be
elusive. Fortunately, significant evidence exists pointing to the key
features of successful and sustainable program implementation
(Fixsen 2005). This chapter presents information to on the various
stages of implementation, with a dual purpose:

1. To prepare agencies to implement sustained, embedded
   professional development opportunities, such as coaching,
   system-wide. To this end, information is provided to help
   agencies develop coaching implementation plans.


2. To help the reader understand how coaching fits into the
   broader scope of implementation.