Partnering with faith communities to recruit families
A graduate of the Minority Professional Leadership Development program talks about how participating in the fellowship helped her agency recruit more families of color.
General recruitment
Adoption Call to Action Summit II: Continuing to work toward timely permanency for all children
The message was clear: the voices of our youth and the dedicated professionals in the field both play an integral role in achieving permanency for the 125,000 youth waiting for safe, loving families.
“Adoption Call to Action”: New strategies to achieve timely permanency
If you have questions about the Children’s Bureau national “Adoption Call to Action,” we have answers!
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.
Characteristics of successful recruitment practitioners: a checklist
A tool to help you understand the qualities of effective recruiters.
Preparing for inquiries generated by Instant Family
A 2018 tip sheet offering tips to help programs prepare for possible increases in the number of families inquiring after watching the movie Instant Family.