PROMISING PRACTICES Finding permanent families for children by promoting fairness for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender foster and adoptive parents. A Publication of the HRC Foundation’s All Children—All Families Initiative IN ADOPTION AND FOSTER CARE
Promising Practices for Serving Transgender and Non-Binary Foster and Adoptive Parents
Promising Practices for Serving Transgender and Non-Binary Parents
Providing Respite Supporting People and Families Across the Lifespan
Providing Respite Supporting People and Families Across the Lifespan Defining Respite Respite is a service that offers a short-term break for caregivers that regularly provide support to a child, adult, or senior family member with a disability or chronic health care need. Respite may be planned, providing scheduled services to allow for intermittent breaks from… [read more]
Quick Reference Mental Health Guide
Quick Reference Mental Health Guide The COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact every aspect of our lives. This public health emergency has presented unprecedented challenges to our schools and communities. In June, the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) released The Road Back: Restart and Recovery Plan providing necessary information and considerations for a return to… [read more]
Race for Results – Building a Path to Opportunity for All Children
Realistic Expectations – The First Year Home
Congratulations! Welcome to the journey of being an adoptive parent. As you get to know your child, you will realize what you don’t know! But not to worry, you aren’t alone. Take time to learn the skills to parent YOUR child. Connect with others who have similar experiences. Make time for yourself. The following articles… [read more]
Recommended Practices
Through these Recommended Practices, the Child Welfare League of America (CWLA) and co-authors seek to provide guidance to the Administration on Children, Youth and Families (ACYF), state and local child welfare agencies and their contract providers on how to fulfill their professional and legal obligations to ensure safe and proper care consistent with the best interest… [read more]
