Adapt strategies from this publication to improve specific areas of culture and climate to support partnering with families after conducting an assessment.

Explore additional resources to learn how to accurately and safely collecting data on LGBTQIA2S+ youth and young adults.

Learn the importance of effective, ongoing collaboration between child welfare agencies and community-based partners.

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.

Watch a discussion on focusing on job-specific skills (instead of best practices culture), training in a virtual environment, and integrating racial equity across child welfare training.

Browse the themes and key takeaways from the How We Partner With the Community to Improve Service Options podcast series.

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

Examine current research and how best to build organizational capacity in five areas, and learn about possible challenges and solutions.

Learn about Catherine’s journey recovering from trauma and addiction to be successfully reunified with her daughter.

Listen to a foster care advocate’s mental health journey.

See how workforce satisfaction and retention are improved by emphasizing the positive differences that are made in the lives of children and families.

Explore information and strategies for advancing racial equity through problem exploration.

Explore additional resources and learn strategies for moving forward with prioritizing lived expertise in child welfare.

Read about our new Young Adult Consultant team member, find helpful information about the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA), ways to engage persons with lived experience, and more!

Find information about the new CRP Peer Group lead, the NCRP Advisory Board update, communication tools for CRPs, and more.