Congratulations to the 2022 MPLD graduates!
During the 3-day graduation event, fellows presented their research projects.
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For Tamara Simmons, engaging fathers is critical
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.
Understanding, engaging, and supporting Native families
This webinar provides an introduction to tribes, citizenship, and connection. Presenters also discuss strategies to support and engage families.
Sixto Cancel advocates for child welfare reform on the national stage
Sixto Cancel became an advocate at an early age when he had to argue his way out of an adoption. Today, Sixto is advocating for child welfare reform on the national stage as the leader of Think of Us.
Recruitment alone isn’t enough
Learn why culturally competent engagement and support is key to sustaining a pool of Black, Indigenous, and Latinx foster and adoptive families.
How to support foster, adoptive, and kinship families of color
In this webinar, presenters explain why Black and Brown families need unique support from the child welfare system and highlight key strategies for supporting them.