Explore tools, resources, and strategies to build a continuum of behavioral health care for children and youth involved with child welfare. 

Learn solid strategies for understanding and implementing the trauma-informed care provisions of the FFPSA.

Browse the “Leading Your Agency Through a Disaster” tip sheet to see how common elements of child welfare leadership can be adapted for effective disaster management and an example of action during each phase of disaster management.

Access strategies to better understand and implement the family engagement requirements of the FFPSA.

This useful matrix and tool can help agency disaster planning teams respond to common disaster impacts and plan for them going forward.

Provides concise information on the organization of the Coping With Disasters and Strengthening Systems series resources and offers suggestions for using the resources alone or together to help agencies develop, refine, and implement effective disaster plans.

Develop a better understanding of customized congregate care and learn about implementing the FFPSA provisions in congregate care QRTP assessment.

Build foundational knowledge about disaster planning, response, and recovery; see examples of real-life strategies from jurisdictions around the country; and begin the process of planning to effectively respond to any disaster. 

This webinar provides an overview of the Family First Prevention Services Act provisions and strategies related to reducing reliance on congregate care.

Watch as Amnoni relates her experience in the foster car system, including her struggles and quest for stability and normalcy.

Desiree is an alumna of the foster care system. She lived with the same foster care family for 14 years. She entered foster care with three of her siblings, and wants to use her experiences growing up in foster care to make a difference for those still in the system.

Hear Raven's foster care story, the challenges of being separated from her brother, and the value of support.

Hear from a family about the challenges of dealing with an autism diagnosis and other issues while navigating the child welfare system.

Hear how Cortez, and adoptee, overcame his struggles to build an identity in a changing environment.

Learn how Daryle reconnected with this Tribe after being separated from his cultural background in foster care.