The importance of race and culture in adoption permanency decisions WEBINAR by AdoptUSKids · Published August 18, 2023 In this webinar recording, a guest speaker shares what it was like to be adopted transracially. Presenters share strategies related to race and culture for making permanency decisions.
How can we reduce congregate care placements? Lessons from South Carolina July 12, 2023 by Jamerika Haynes-Lewis · Published July 12, 2023 · Last modified July 13, 2023 In 2019, over 51% of teens in South Carolina’s foster care system lived in congregate care, also known as group homes. Two years later, there had been a 15% decrease in congregate care placements.
AdoptUSKids highlights for professionals this month May 8, 2023 by AdoptUSKids · Published May 8, 2023 · Last modified May 18, 2023 Diligent recruitment navigator, tool for assessing your support services, and information about the MPLD program: here are key resources and services for your work.
AdoptUSKids discussion guides can amplify your efforts March 2, 2023 by AdoptUSKids · Published March 2, 2023 · Last modified March 9, 2023 Spring cleaning? Don’t toss aside these discussion guides.
Sarahi Juarez finds an empowering group of professionals in the MPLD program February 8, 2023 by AdoptUSKids · Published February 8, 2023 · Last modified February 9, 2023 When Sarahi first stepped into a room filled with her new MPLD colleagues, she was taken aback: “The energy in the room was incredible.”
How to support staff with lived experience as caregivers January 24, 2023 by AdoptUSKids · Published January 24, 2023 Make sure that those with lived experience get the development and support they need as they advise, provide, develop, or lead support services for other resource families.
