As APLD fellows, Regina Branch and Jamielah Jenkins of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services each led research projects focused on strengthening father and paternal family engagement.
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September 28, 2026
Article Discover Featured Post Recruit families
As APLD fellows, Regina Branch and Jamielah Jenkins of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services each led research projects focused on strengthening father and paternal family engagement.
May 29, 2026
Discover Photolisting Recruit families Webinar
Join us as we explore best practices for managing the ethical, emotional, and logistical aspects of the AdoptUSKids photolisting process to support positive outcomes for youth and families.
April 10, 2026
Professional development Support families Tool
"When We Have Each Other: Teen Adoption Stories" is a video, paired with a facilitation guide, to support meaningful conversations with youth, families, and colleagues.
March 3, 2026
Webinar
Join this upcoming webinar focused on centering lived experience in child welfare.
January 6, 2026
Discover Photolisting Support families Webinar
This recorded webinar introduces AdoptUSKids’ tools, resources, and supports designed to help child welfare professionals better serve youth in foster care.
December 1, 2025
Article Discover Professional development
AdoptUSKids celebrates the newest leaders in child welfare. This year's APLD fellows tackled key issues and shared ideas to improve foster care and adoption outcomes. Applications for the 2026 cohort open January 9.
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