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.

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.

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

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

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

Explore the four thematic pillars necessary for organizational capacity that supports engagement with young people currently and formerly in foster care.

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

Get the latest research on decision science and safety decision-making practices in child welfare to help improved safety outcomes.

Learn about adolescent brain development, trauma-responsive care, and the importance of normalcy.

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

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

Get practical guidance for building organizational capacity and for implementing flexible and innovate programs for youth engagement.