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

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.

Examine current research and how best to build organizational capacity in five areas, and learn about possible challenges and solutions.

Read recent research on child welfare workforce management, including recruitment and retention, professional development, and organizational culture.

This handout is part of the series, “Perspectives on Normalcy: Videos and Discussion Questions.” It is designed to facilitate discussion about the issues raised in the video, “Kinship Adoption: You Get a Call, ‘Do You Want These Kids?’”

Hear about the challenges and experiences of an adoptive family and how they created belonging, healthy development, and normal experiences.

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.

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