As APLD fellows, Regina Branch and Jamielah Jenkins of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services each led research projects focused on strengthening father and paternal family engagement.
Join us as we explore best practices for managing the ethical, emotional, and logistical aspects of the AdoptUSKids photolisting process to support positive outcomes for youth and families.
“When We Have Each Other: Teen Adoption Stories” is a video, paired with a facilitation guide, to support meaningful conversations with youth, families, and colleagues.
This recorded webinar introduces AdoptUSKids’ tools, resources, and supports designed to help child welfare professionals better serve youth in foster care.
AdoptUSKids celebrates the newest leaders in child welfare. This year’s APLD fellows tackled key issues and shared ideas to improve foster care and adoption outcomes. Applications for the 2026 cohort open January 9.
Children adopted from foster care may face mental or behavioral health challenges tied to trauma and loss. Learn eight ways to guide families toward mental health support for their children.