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See strategies and examples for partnering with faith-based communities and leaders on behalf of children and youth in foster care waiting to be adopted.

Publication Year 2019
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Learn how leveraging NGO connections in the community can help child welfare systems be more flexible and adaptable in achieving program goals.

Publication Year 2019
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Get ideas for working with community foundations, endowments, and charitable trusts to improve outcomes for children and youth.

Publication Year 2019
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Explore the key components of engaging youth and families in individual permanency planning.

Publication Year 2021
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Read about the value of collaboration as the key to prevention, safety, and long-term stability for children and families.

Publication Year 2021
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Support agency staff in the authentic engagement of youth and families in individual permanency planning processes.

Publication Year 2021
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Consult this video series and companion discussion guide to get different perspectives on building trust and supporting family well-being.

Publication Year 2018
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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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Helps child welfare leaders identify what they can do to advance their prevention vision and shows what they will see as that vision takes root.

Publication Year 2021
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See what an integrated, comprehensive, prevention-focused approach looks like along a three-tiered prevention continuum.

Publication Year 2021