Providing peer support for foster, adoptive, and kinship families
How to use peer support to reduce isolation, provide encouragement, and help families access other helpful services.
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.
Preparing for inquiries generated by Instant Family
A 2018 tip sheet offering tips to help programs prepare for possible increases in the number of families inquiring after watching the movie Instant Family.
Developing and supporting prospective families
Explores strategies, program models, and key considerations.
Incorporating youth perspectives in permanency planning
Advice from professionals, youth, and young adults about including youth perspectives in permanency efforts.
Engaging parents and caregivers in support groups
Ways parent group leaders can engage other parents and keep them connected to new or existing support groups.
Effective facilitation of parent support groups
Tips and best practices for managing support groups for parents and caregivers