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A Tool for Youth Engagement and Empowerment

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

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Building on the Lessons Learned From Division X Implementation

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.

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Building Sustainable Change With Youth and Young Adults

Learn about the practice and systemic changes Hawaii, Indiana, and Westchester County, NY, made in partnership with their youth and young adult partners.

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Coaching in Child Welfare

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

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Collaborating to Collect and Use Data to Inform Quality Contacts

Learn effective strategies to collect, analyze, and use data related to caseworker visits.

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Congregate Care in the Age of Family First: Family Engagement

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

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Congregate Care in the Age of Family First: Trauma-Informed Care

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

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Congregate Care in the Age of Family First: Overview

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

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Defining Quality Contacts

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

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Division X TA: Reflections and Opportunities

Hear about the youth-led projects of the Division X Technical Assistance project in fiscal year 2022.

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Division X Technical Assistance Kick-Off

Hear how Division X Technical Assistance Targeted Assistance Projects (TAPs) helped child welfare agencies enhance policies and practices for youth and young adults.

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​​Investing in Community-Based Care for Children and Youth Involved With Child Welfare​

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

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Jaslyn’s Story

Listen to a youth support partner tell her story of living in kinship care with her grandmother and being reunified with her mother. She discusses the difficulties during her time in care and the system support that might have helped to promote a better relationship with her mother. As a mentor, she helps youth heal from trauma and use their voice in positive ways.

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John H. Chafee Foster Care for Successful Transition to Adulthood Program Resource List

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.

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Providing Direct Financial Assistance to Youth and Young Adults

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