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.
Why and how to support adoptive, foster, and kinship families July 28, 2022 by AdoptUSKids · Published July 28, 2022 · Last modified August 10, 2022 Providing support offers a wide range of benefits. We offer considerations and resources to help professionals support families.
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.
The first MPLD cohort continues to transform the child welfare system June 9, 2022 by AdoptUSKids · Published June 9, 2022 · Last modified June 23, 2022 In the years following their graduation from the MPLD program, alumni have spoken nationally, earned promotions, and contributed to change.
Sixto Cancel advocates for child welfare reform on the national stage May 11, 2022 by AdoptUSKids · Published May 11, 2022 · Last modified May 24, 2022 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 April 29, 2022 by AdoptUSKids · Published April 29, 2022 · Last modified May 5, 2022 Learn why culturally competent engagement and support is key to sustaining a pool of Black, Indigenous, and Latinx foster and adoptive families.
