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.
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.
Quick tips about writing children’s narratives
A short guide featuring descriptions of what should and should not be included in children’s narratives; suggested interview questions; writing tips; and sample narratives.
Improving family preservation services for adoptive families
Six strategies, suggestions for evaluating your efforts, and examples of successful programs from the field.
Evaluating new approaches to working with families
Collecting and analyzing data about your service changes now and how they affect families’ experiences can equip you with valuable information for making program decisions in the future.
Engaging youth in writing their narratives
Presenters share strategies to help you engage youth in creating effective, strengths-based profiles.
Looking for NRCDR resources? You’re in the right place!
The NRCDR project ended in 2017, but you can find the rich array of tools, tip sheets, and webinars they created right here.