Developing and supporting prospective families
Explores strategies, program models, and key considerations.
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.
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
For leaders and managers: Developing strengths-based narratives
Implementing policies and practices that promote using strengths-based child narratives.
Using Facebook Groups to support families after placement
Presenters offer tips for creating and running an online support group for families.