New center aims to enhance mental health services
A new resource center recently debuted with the goal of building bridges between child welfare systems and mental health systems.
Support families
New post-adoption center enhances support to adoptive and guardianship families
A new federal center has been launched to help agencies and staff develop, implement, and sustain post-permanency services that are comprehensive, culturally responsive, and accessible.
APLD fellow explores how to share post-adoption information
Melissa Fleurio investigated how families could benefit from post-adoption services when encouraged to seek them out before they encountered a crisis.
How family support professionals can encourage trauma-responsive parenting
Children and youth who have experienced trauma can benefit from trauma-informed parenting methods. Use this article to learn ways to help families incorporate trauma-responsive parenting techniques into their everyday care routines.
Class is in session: A discussion guide to help families navigate schools
This guide is designed to help adoptive, foster, and kinship support group leaders facilitate a discussion on navigating school systems.
Bringing joy, humor, and hope to the support group experience
Do you know how to tactfully use humor in tough circumstances? Or the best way to reframe negativity?