Data-driven diligent recruitment: Using data to recruit and sustain families
Learn key concepts and new approaches for creating a comprehensive diligent recruitment program with an emphasis on ways to use data to inform your process.
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.
Moving beyond trauma-informed to trauma-responsive support for families
In this webinar for child welfare professionals, presenters share strategies to make support services for families more trauma-responsive.
AdoptUSKids recruiting new speakers bureau members!
Do you know a family who would be interested in joining our speakers bureau? We’re especially looking for families who adopted teens and alum who were adopted as teens.
Successfully recruiting and supporting African American families
“There’s been a shift from screening families out to screening them in…we started looking at what families can do, and working to remove barriers that were preventing people from fostering and adopting.”
Understanding the impact of trauma on children’s behavior: a discussion guide
A guide to help parent group leaders facilitate a discussion on trauma and its effects, helping parents and caregivers better respond to their children’s behaviors and need for attachment and healing.
Bringing joy to the support group experience
Suggestions for creating a culture where members are encouraged to meet their challenges with hopefulness and making your group a place where joy can grow and thrive.