Engaging youth in writing photolisting narratives
This article discusses youth engagement principles and offers strategies and practical suggestions for involving youth in narrative writing.
Child-specific recruitment
Engaging youth isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a path to permanency
The director of the Northwest Adoption Exchange writes about empowering youth to tell their own stories to potential families.
Quick tips about writing children’s narratives
A short guide featuring descriptions of what should and should not be included in children’s narratives; suggested interview questions; writing tips; and sample narratives.
Engaging youth in writing their narratives
Presenters share strategies to help you engage youth in creating effective, strengths-based profiles.
Increasing the number of kinship caregivers in North Carolina
A graduate of the AdoptUSKids Minority Professional Leadership Development program talks about how increasing awareness of caregiver benefits is helping to reduce the number of children aging out of care.
Checklist for reviewing children’s photolisting narratives
A tool to help you review written narratives to ensure profiles are strengths-based, engaging, and protect children’s safety, privacy, and dignity.