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Offers advice for sites that might be interested in implementing the Neurosquential Model of Therapeutics, based on lessons learned in Tennessee.

Offers advice for sites that might be interested in conducting a needs assessment survey of their adoptive/guardianship families, based on lessons learned in Vermont.

Offers advice for sites that might be interested in implementing Tuning In To Teens (TINT), based on lessons learned in New Jersey.

Discusses the need for trauma-informed adoption services, particularly for children adopted from the foster care who have experienced complex trauma. It emphasizes the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) on development and the challenges adoptive parents face in accessing trauma-focused resources and professionals. The article highlights the importance of trauma-informed training for adoptive parents and professionals, advocating for better access to therapeutic interventions and support.

Highlights the importance of tailored, intensive support services to maintain the stability and well-being of adoptive and guardianship families. This article discusses the importance of family preservation services, strategies for effective services, key components of services and examples from the field.

Offers suggestions for providing support services designed for adoptive families whose children are at risk of disruption, dissolution, or out-of-home placement.

Explores the challenges and benefits of kinship foster care, where relatives or close family friends care for children in the foster care system. This article highlights the importance of formal training and licensure for kinship caregivers to improve parenting skills and awareness of permanency options.

Highlights the Illinois Adoption and Guardianship Support and Preservation (ASAP) program. This program provides a range of services to support adoptive and guardianship families.  The Illinois ASAP program offers in-home therapeutic support through counseling and the START 24/7 (State Early, Trauma-Informed, Attachment-focused, Resiliency-building, Therapeutic services).   This article discusses Illinois program through the lens of a service provider.

Discusses facts and findings related to kinship care and children who have experienced trauma. This report also provides recommendations to child welfare professionals on how to support kinship caregivers.

Examines the historical evolution of adoption language and emphasizes the importance of incorporating the adoptee voice into practice and policy through tools for evaluation and empowerment. Users will need to create an account and use the code NCEPSFREE to access webinar. A training certificate is available.