Using a speakers bureau for recruitment
Suggestions for using a speakers bureau to promote positive stories and increase awareness of foster care and adoption—including among members of the media.
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.
Peer support strategies for families in tribal communities
Presenters discuss the forms peer support can take and strategies for incorporating it.
Creating peer support programs in tribal communities
Describes the value and types of peer support and tips for implementing in tribal communities.
Keeping foster and adoptive parents engaged before placement
Eight ideas for keeping parents engaged as they wait for a placement.
Integrating family support from inquiry throughout placement
Tips for implementing support at each stage of the foster, adoptive, or kinship process.
How to evaluate family support programs
Common approaches and tools for evaluation and reasons to evaluate your family support program