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Video

Watch this recorded webinar to learn how other jurisdictions encourage kinship care placements and then discuss kinship support with your team.

Publication Year 2021
PDF

The kinship caregivers featured in the video series speak candidly about the challenges they face, the support they need, and the rewards that motivate them to continue. Use this video series and discussion guide to create a more supportive environment and develop an agency culture that responds to caregivers’ needs.

Publication Year 2018
PDF

The kinship caregivers featured in the video series speak candidly about the challenges they face, the support they need, and the rewards that motivate them to continue. Use this video series and discussion guide to create a more supportive environment and develop an agency culture that responds to caregivers’ needs.

Publication Year 2018
PDF

The kinship caregivers featured in the video series speak candidly about the challenges they face, the support they need, and the rewards that motivate them to continue. Use this video series and discussion guide to create a more supportive environment and develop an agency culture that responds to caregivers’ needs.

Publication Year 2018
Video

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.

Publication Year 2021
Webinar

Explore the intersection of title IV-E waivers and other child welfare reforms with trends in healthcare reform.

Publication Year 2015
Video

Watch this video to learn more about prevention planning advice and lessons learned from state child welfare leaders.

Publication Year 2021
Video

Watch this video to learn more about state experiences communicating with partners about prevention. 

Publication Year 2021
Video

Watch this video to learn more about how states are engaging people with lived experience in prevention planning. 

Publication Year 2021
Video

Watch this video to learn more about state experiences building capacity for prevention.

Publication Year 2021
Video

Watch this video to learn more about how states are selecting and implementing prevention programs.

Publication Year 2021
Video

Watch this video to learn more about how a vision for prevention influences the development of a prevention plan.

Publication Year 2021
Video

Recorded webinar of youth with lived expertise and child and family serving agency leaders discussing strategies to support meaningful youth engagement and integrating family and youth voices at individual, practice, and system levels.

Publication Year 2021
PDF

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

Publication Year 2021
PDF

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

Publication Year 2021