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Learn how to support LGBTQIA2S+ children and young people at a child welfare agency.

Publication Year 2024
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Read this resource to learn about direct financial assistance and emergency financial assistance available to young people.

Publication Year 2023
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Use the resources in this list to support young people’s transitional needs and help them develop the skills needed for independent living after exiting foster care.

Publication Year 2023
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Use the guide and digital stories from this library with teams and individuals to advocate, inspire, support, recruit, train, and coach towards a better child welfare system. 

Publication Year 2022
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Engage staff and partners with activities in this guide to start a dialogue and create a vision for a more prevention-focused child welfare system.

Publication Year 2021
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Use this guide for tips, and strategies concerning the critical role leadership plays in creating and sustaining positive organizational culture.

Publication Year 2019
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Explore the various aspects of the importance of normalcy for children and youth in care.

Publication Year 2016
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Use the template and instructions provided to develop parent partner program manuals.

Publication Year 2016
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Hear about the challenges and experiences of an adoptive family and how they created belonging, healthy development, and normal experiences.

Publication Year 2016
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Learn the definition and find information about normalcy and the reasonable and prudent parent standard in the PL 113-183.

Publication Year 2016