2020 MPLD fellows share research projects with leaders in Washington, DC
Graduates of the 2020 MPLD program at AdoptUSKids networked, celebrated, and discussed their work during a June poster session.
AdoptUSKids
AdoptUSKids authors include experts in child welfare, communications, evaluation, and/or technology from across the United States. Together, they drive the AdoptUSKids project, as it supports foster and adoptive families, raises awareness about the nationwide need for more of these families, and provides resources to child welfare systems and professionals.
“Adoption Call to Action”: new strategies to achieve timely permanency
The Children’s Bureau is challenging child welfare systems to reduce the number of children waiting to be adopted in the US.
I Belong Project gives children a face and a voice
This America’s Kids Belong program is creating recruitment videos for children who are legally free for adoption in 11 states.
Evaluating your family support services
Presenters share program evaluation techniques and strategies to help you get what you need from your evaluation efforts.
Going to the extreme to find children’s families
With a combination of sleuthing, advocacy, and support, 80 percent of the children served by this program are matched with permanency resources, and 90 percent are connected with lifelong support.
Why should leaders assess their family support services?
Learn what two public agency leaders had to say about assessing their post-adoption support services.