Engaging youth isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s a path to permanency September 9, 2020 by Tyler Helbach · Published September 9, 2020 · Last modified October 28, 2020 The director of the Northwest Adoption Exchange writes about empowering youth to tell their own stories to potential families.
Planning for new approaches to National Adoption Month this year September 4, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published September 4, 2020 · Last modified December 4, 2020 We know that many systems and communities will need to think creatively and find ways to meet these and other National Adoption Month goals this year. Here are a few suggestions.
Quick tips about writing children’s narratives GUIDE OR REPORT by AdoptUSKids · Published August 28, 2020 · Last modified September 4, 2020 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.
Evaluating new approaches to working with families August 24, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published August 24, 2020 · Last modified August 28, 2020 Collecting and analyzing data about your service changes now and how they affect families’ experiences can equip you with valuable information for making program decisions in the future.
Engaging youth in writing their narratives WEBINAR by AdoptUSKids · Published August 14, 2020 · Last modified December 16, 2020 Presenters share strategies to help you engage youth in creating effective, strengths-based profiles.
Partnering with organizations to recruit families July 16, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published July 16, 2020 · Last modified July 22, 2020 A foster care placement, recruitment, and training supervisor in Nevada talks about how partnerships help their county recruit foster families and match teens at risk of aging out with mentors.