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Planning for new approaches to National Adoption Month this year

We know that many systems and communities will need to think creatively and find ways to meet these and other National Adoption Month goals this year. Here are a few suggestions.

Trauma practice model: Building resilience for children

PROGRAM PROFILE

Larimer County (CO) Department of Human Services provides trauma screenings for children with open child welfare cases, conducts comprehensive neurodevelopmental trauma assessments, uses resiliency-based case plans, and provides intensive in-home, trauma-informed coaching programs.

Engaging youth in writing photolisting narratives

October 29, 2020

This article discusses youth engagement principles and offers strategies and practical suggestions for involving youth in narrative writing.

Collage of photos of 16 members of the 2021 Minority Professional Leadership Development program cohort.

Introducing the 2021 AdoptUSKids MPLD fellows!

October 28, 2020

The 15 fellows will learn about transformational leadership, practice, research, and policy, and take a closer look at disproportionality in child welfare.

Three approaches to strategic communication in support groups

October 16, 2020

As a parent group leader, you can ensure that respectful language is both “caught and taught” in meetings and communications.

Facilitating virtual support groups

WEBINAR

Watch this webinar to acquire skills needed to facilitate virtual groups that foster peer connection and support for group members.

Group of five adults standing aruond a table.

6 ways to improve your support group’s fundraising efforts

October 14, 2020

As a support group leader, your efforts will be the most successful if fundraising is seen as the responsibility of the entire group, from developing the strategy to evaluating your results.