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.
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.
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.
Engaging youth in writing photolisting narratives
This article discusses youth engagement principles and offers strategies and practical suggestions for involving youth in narrative writing.
Introducing the 2021 AdoptUSKids MPLD fellows!
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
As a parent group leader, you can ensure that respectful language is both “caught and taught” in meetings and communications.