Supporting families during the transition from foster care to adoption
Tips for supporting foster families who are adopting the children in their care.
Format
Using a speakers bureau for recruitment
Suggestions for using a speakers bureau to promote positive stories and increase awareness of foster care and adoption—including among members of the media.
Peer support strategies for families in tribal communities
Presenters discuss the forms peer support can take and strategies for incorporating it.
Creating peer support programs in tribal communities
Describes the value and types of peer support and tips for implementing in tribal communities.
Keeping foster and adoptive parents engaged before placement
Eight ideas for keeping parents engaged as they wait for a placement.
Integrating family support from inquiry throughout placement
Tips for implementing support at each stage of the foster, adoptive, or kinship process.