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

This video highlights engagement as the caseworker visits a mother after her children were removed from her home.

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.

This video highlights engagement as the caseworker visits a father in the county jail after his children were removed from his home.

This video highlights engagement as a caseworker and supervisor work together on the family’s case.

Learn how supervisors and program managers can assist child welfare caseworkers in conducting quality visits with parents.

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

Browse casework activities to use before, during, and after a caseworker visit with children, youth, and families.

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

Explore coaching steps and tips supervisors can use to help workers strengthen skills and meet goals.

Bruce and Brenda have been married for 33 years and have four daughters. From 2006 to 2009, they provided a kinship placement for their four grandchildren. In 2010, the couple adopted Bruce (now 18 years old), Tre’Nae (now 15 years old), Mason (now 13 years old), and Kiaunna (now 10 years old).

This handout is part of the series, “Perspectives on Normalcy: Videos and Discussion Questions.” It is designed to facilitate discussion about the issues raised in the video, “Kinship Adoption: You Get a Call, ‘Do You Want These Kids?’”

Examine new software and technology innovations, which provide better, more integrated services and cut costs for states and jurisdictions.

Explore how data reported in AFCARS about youth who run away from state custody can be used to inform interventions.