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Learn about the range of practices comprising the continuum of youth engagement to youth empowerment.

Publication Year 2023
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Explore opportunities and lessons learned from the implementation of Division X of the Supporting Foster Youth and Families Through the Pandemic Act, P.L. 116–260.

Publication Year 2023
Webinar

Learn about the practice and systemic changes Hawaii, Indiana, and Westchester County, NY, made in partnership with their youth and young adult partners.

Publication Year 2022
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Understand the role of coaching in supporting workers, including coaching functions, effectiveness, models, and strategies.

Publication Year 2017
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Learn effective strategies to collect, analyze, and use data related to caseworker visits.

Publication Year 2017
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Learn about quality contacts, why they are important, and how an agency can successfully implement them.

Publication Year 2017
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Pair this discussion guide with its corresponding video to understand the value of engaging the biological father after removal of the child from the home.

Publication Year 2017
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Pair this discussion guide with its corresponding video to understand the value of engaging the biological mother after removal of the child or children.

Publication Year 2017
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Pair this discussion guide with its corresponding video to understand the value of engaging children after removal from their parental home.

Publication Year 2017
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Pair this discussion guide with its corresponding video to understand the value of engaging resource parents to collaborate around caring for children in foster care.

Publication Year 2017
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Pair this discussion guide with its corresponding video to understand the value of engaging a supervisor in coaching for family visits.

Publication Year 2017
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Pair this discussion guide with its corresponding video to understand the value of engaging youth after removal from their parental home.

Publication Year 2017
Webinar

Hear about the youth-led projects of the Division X Technical Assistance project in fiscal year 2022.

Publication Year 2022
Webinar

Hear how Division X Technical Assistance Targeted Assistance Projects (TAPs) helped child welfare agencies enhance policies and practices for youth and young adults.

Publication Year 2022
Video

Addresses the importance of being open to agency supports and the necessity of self-care in working through family transitions. In this set of digital stories, Jammie, a kinship parent caring for her niece's children, reflects on family connections and supportive services.

Publication Year 2020