Family First Act supplement to our Diligent Recruitment Navigator
This tool is designed to be used with our customizable Diligent Recruitment Navigator to help you integrate relevant elements of the Act into your diligent recruitment program.
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.
While-you-wait support groups for parents
Benefits of offering these groups include making the wait seem shorter, keeping families from giving up, and helping parents build their skills.
AdoptUSKids launches new ad campaign
TV and radio ads raise awareness of teen adoption.
Assessing support services for families: 12 questions to ask
Wondering if the services you offer families are effective? Here are some questions to help guide you and focus your support service improvement efforts.
Engaging youth and caregivers in developing support services
Key considerations and tips for how to improve your services and strengthen families’ sense of engagement.
Trauma practice model: Building resilience for children
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.