Photolistings in practice: Strengthening professional practice through effective use of AdoptUSKids
July 28, 2026
1–2 p.m. Eastern time
The photolisting on AdoptUSKids is a widely used recruitment tool designed to connect children and youth in foster care with prospective adoptive families. Successful outcomes depend not only on the photolisting platform, but also how thoughtfully child welfare professionals prepare youth, develop listings, and guide the process over time.
Join us as we explore best practices for managing the ethical, emotional, and logistical aspects of the photolisting process to support positive outcomes for youth and families.
Who should join?
The webinar is designed for child welfare professionals across state, county, tribal, and territorial agencies who support children, youth, and families. Supervisors, administrators, managers, private agencies, and nonprofit partners will also find this session valuable, especially those interested in strengthening diligent recruitment strategies.
Learning objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Identify best practices for developing effective, accurate, and strength-based profiles.
- Recognize key considerations related to youth readiness, informed consent, and privacy.
- Apply trauma-informed principles when preparing for youth participation and responding to inquiries.
- Avoid common challenges and missteps that limit the effectiveness of photolistings.
Strengthen professional practice related to managing the profile from posting through inquiry response.
Presenters
Margarita Hughes
National Child Welfare Advisor
AdoptUSKids
Nicole Robinson
National Recruitment Response Manager
AdoptUSKids