Public institutions like the the #postoffice and utility companies can and will provide you with contact info for relatives of kids in #fostercare. Here's Patrick with more... #forchildwelfare tiktok.com/@forchildwelfa…

This Juneteenth, we want to commend the freedom fighters of the past who worked tirelessly to end slavery on June 19, 1965. Now we all must take a stand to fight for equity, social justice, and liberation of Black People. #juneteenth2022 #socialjustice nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth

Sometimes engaging with family members of children in #fostercare takes us outside our comfort zones. A partner of ours in Virginia was in this spot when contacting a cemetery to explore family. But she charged ahead! Has this type of method worked for you? #InfluencingInnovation

June is #NationalReunificationMonth, and as a #childwelfare system, we can do so much better getting children in #fostercare reunified with their parents or caregivers faster. #forchildwelfare tiktok.com/@forchildwelfa…

#NationalReunificationMonth rolls on. Despite children in #fostercare not returning home as rapidly, there is hope! Here's just a few of the #innovative interventions being used to get kids back where they belong as quickly as possible. #forchildwelfare tiktok.com/@forchildwelfa…

Who on a #childwelfare team has the most important viewpoint on the situation? The child of course! Children in #fostercare need an opportunity to participate in their own case planning. Here's Jada with more! #NationalReunificationMonth #forchildwelfare tiktok.com/@forchildwelfa…

Along with amplifying the voice of the children, we must start #partnering with #parents. Parents must have #hope, and we can give them that by valuing their thoughts and feelings, and lifting them up with support. #NationalReunificationMonth tiktok.com/@forchildwelfa…

We love our work! Especially when we get great feedback: “The family engagement information and techniques presented to our team are extremely beneficial. At least 615 families are impacted and numerous professionals. You all are doing a fantastic job.” #influencinginnovation

Once family members for children in #fostercare are located, we have to partner with them! We do this by first building a relationship through deep, meaningful #engagement. Here's Jada with some thoughts on how to get this ball rolling. #forchildwelfare tiktok.com/@forchildwelfa…

Meaningful #engagement with family of children in #FosterCare starts with parents! Often, parents are treated as the "bad guys," never being allowed to express their thoughts, feelings, and expert opinions on their own children. #forchildwelfare tiktok.com/@forchildwelfa…

Building rapport through meaningful #engagement with kids can be tricky, and it takes creativity in finding ways to make them feel heard and #empowered. Here's Jada with a few tips for engaging children that you can put to use right away! #forchildwelfare tiktok.com/@forchildwelfa…

We are celebrating the historic moment Ketanji Brown Jackson was officially sworn in as the first Black female Supreme Court Justice!🙌 #impact #representationmatters #KetanjiBrownJackson #historymade apnews.com/article/ketanj…

Building rapport with older #youth in #fostercare can be especially challenging. Often, these youth have been let down by the child welfare system over and over, for many years. #forchildwelfare tiktok.com/@forchildwelfa…

Today we continue our talk about strategies for meaningful #engagement and building rapport with older #youth in #fostercare. Here's Jada with some tips you can put into practice right away! #forchildwelfare tiktok.com/@forchildwelfa…

We're always looking for ways to improve our #family search efforts for children in #fostercare, including maximizing the power of tools at our fingertips. Check out this list we've put together of tips to get the most out of searches on Google! #forchildwelfare

Older youth in care have major choices made for them. We urge professionals to #empower youth: “Using techniques from the Institute, I reconnected a youth with her former mentor, helping her realize she has agency over her own life. Her voice matters!” #InfluencingInnovation

Making contact with a family member of a child in #fostercare can feel daunting. Here's Jada with some tips on how to make this initial contact a lot more comfortable! #forchildwelfare tiktok.com/@forchildwelfa…

September is #KinshipCareMonth! When children can't safely remain with parents, kinship care minimizes the trauma of separation & helps maintain meaningful connections & cultural traditions. Contact us to learn about #forchildwelfare training on partnering with relatives and kin.

Shoutout to 30 Days to Family® Specialist Katie Magnuson, at Bethany Christian Services in Kent County, MI. Within days, the children were moved to the home of their paternal grandmother. Congrats Katie! Learn more about 30 Days to Family® here: forchildwelfare.org/30-days-to-fam…

Children in #fostercare deserve to have a permanent home. When reunifying with their parents is not an option, stability with a loving family is the priority. Families must have supportive resources and tools to provide assistance for families. childwelfare.gov/topics/adoptio…