Characteristics of successful recruitment practitioners: a checklist
A tool to help you understand the qualities of effective recruiters.
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.
A guide to effective interjurisdictional work
Strategies, tools, and practices suggested by child welfare professionals to support successful interstate placements.
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.
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.