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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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Change and Implementation in Practice: Overview

Summarizes the change and implementation process and provides an overview of the Change and Implementation in Practice series briefs, “how to” guides that explain key steps and tasks in the process.

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Change and Implementation in Practice: Considerations for Advancing Racial Equity Through Problem Exploration

Explore information and strategies for advancing racial equity through problem exploration.

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Focusing on Race Equity Throughout Change and Implementation

Consider ways to be intentional about advancing race equity while implementing new child welfare programs and practices. This publication includes questions for teams to consider throughout change and implementation processes—from the earliest stages of exploring a problem to identifying solutions to ensuring sustainable implementation.

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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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Mapping Change and Implementation to CCWIS Projects

Use this resource to prompt discussion and adopt a change management approach  during the development of child welfare information systems.

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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.

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Rethinking Service Array for Young People Transitioning From Child Welfare

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

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Tip Sheet on Responding to Youth and Young Adult Mental Health Needs

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

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Vital Documents and Credit Reports Tip Sheet

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

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Youth Engagement Blueprint [Infographic]

Explore the four thematic pillars necessary for organizational capacity that supports engagement with young people currently and formerly in foster care.

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Youth Engagement Blueprint Series: Viewing Young People as Organizational Assets

Explains the importance of sustained involvement of young people currently and formerly in foster care in meaningful organizational activity. 

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Youth Engagement Blueprint Series: Using Science and Technology Effectively

Learn about adolescent brain development, trauma-responsive care, and the importance of normalcy.

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Youth Engagement Blueprint Series: Having the Right People

Learn the characteristics and results that describe the right people to engage youth and get guidance for recruiting, hiring, and retaining these employees.