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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Get an overview of the issues related to the physical and emotional safety of child welfare workers.

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

Explains the importance of sustained involvement of young people currently and formerly in foster care in meaningful organizational activity. 

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

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

Learn the characteristics and results that describe the right people to engage youth and get guidance for recruiting, hiring, and retaining these employees.

Defines prepermanancy services for prospective adoptive and guardianship families and raises awareness about the need for more prepermanency services supports alongside postpermanency supports.

Learn how to build capacity in each of four component areas to promote a culture and climate that encourages youth engagement at all levels of an organization.