A new resource center recently debuted with the goal of building bridges between child welfare systems and mental health systems.
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June 10, 2024
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Children and youth who have experienced trauma can benefit from trauma-informed parenting methods. Use this article to learn ways to help families incorporate trauma-responsive parenting techniques into their everyday care routines.
September 16, 2024
Article Family support strategies Featured Post Support families
A new resource center recently debuted with the goal of building bridges between child welfare systems and mental health systems.
September 5, 2024
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A new federal center has been launched to help agencies and staff develop, implement, and sustain post-permanency services that are comprehensive, culturally responsive, and accessible.
August 16, 2024
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Kendra Morris-Jacobson with the Oregon Post-Adoption Resource Center Library discusses the benefits of bibliotherapy, which promotes healing through reading. Plus, she offers her recommendations for the best books to read as a child welfare or family support professional, as well as books she'd suggest for families to read together to help their child or youth process difficult emotions.
July 30, 2024
Article Discover Family support strategies Featured Post Minority leadership program (MPLD) Support families
Melissa Fleurio investigated how families could benefit from post-adoption services when encouraged to seek them out before they encountered a crisis.
May 16, 2024
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MPLD graduate Kendra Lowden speaks about her experience in the program, how it advanced her career, and how she furthered her research action project to become a groundbreaking state training. She also offers insight and recommendations for better supporting Indigenous youth and families by maintaining their cultural connections.
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