Learn about the range of practices comprising the continuum of youth engagement to youth empowerment.

Use this tool with your prevention planning team to prepare for and tackle the adaptive challenges that many states face as they develop and implement prevention plans. 

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.

Use this crosswalk to start thinking concretely about prevention planning as a change and implementation process. 

Access strategies to better understand and implement the family engagement requirements of the FFPSA.

Learn solid strategies for understanding and implementing the trauma-informed care provisions of the FFPSA.

Develop a better understanding of customized congregate care and learn about implementing the FFPSA provisions in congregate care QRTP assessment.

Explore tools, resources, and strategies to build a continuum of behavioral health care for children and youth involved with child welfare. 

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.

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

Explore strategies for redesigning the child welfare service array to meet the needs of youth and young adults currently and formerly in foster care.

Explore tips to help promote youth mental health and wellness services, jurisdictional highlights, and links to relevant resources and tools.

Consult this video series and companion discussion guide to get different perspectives on building trust and supporting family well-being.

Ensure that youth and young adults exiting foster care can obtain their vital documents before transitioning from foster care.