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.
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.”
Addressing disparities in child welfare mandated reporting December 13, 2022 by Kevin P. Henry · Published December 13, 2022 · Last modified January 6, 2023 MPLD alumna NaQuanda Jordan discusses her research and proposed solutions for child welfare mandated reporters.
Congratulations to the 2022 MPLD graduates! November 10, 2022 by AdoptUSKids · Published November 10, 2022 · Last modified December 1, 2022 During the 3-day graduation event, fellows presented their research projects.
For Tamara Simmons, engaging fathers is critical August 22, 2022 by Kevin P. Henry · Published August 22, 2022 What would it look like if systems of care amplified our efforts in terms of engaging fathers? MPLD graduate Tamara Simmons asks this and more.
Decreasing racial disparity in permanency: a conversation with Tatenda Perry July 7, 2022 by Kevin P. Henry · Published July 7, 2022 · Last modified August 15, 2022 MPLD graduate Tatenda Perry discusses the role that race plays in permanency disparities.
