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Explores the critical role of child-parent relationships in post-permanency success for children who have experienced trauma, loss and multiple placements.  This article provides case examples and evidence-based models like Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) to emphasize the importance of attachment, emotional regulation, and relational support over behavior correction. This article also highlights key resources such as the National Training and Development Curriculum (NTDC) and CORE Teen Curriculum which advocate for a trauma-informed, connection-focused approach to foster healing and stabilities in families.

Provides a description of parental post-adoption depression (PAD), and the research conducted by Dr. Foli. The findings reveal that parental expectations are associated with depressive symptoms in adoptive parents. This podcast also provides suggestions on how to reframe expectations of themselves as parents, of the child, of family and friends, and of society are explored.

Provides five protective and promotive factors that when taken together increase the probability of positive, adaptive, and healthy outcomes. This article discusses: parental resilience, social connections, knowledge of parenting and child development, concrete support in times of need and the social-emotional competence of children. Each factor has a corresponding action sheet that defines the professional’s role, questions to ask, what to look for and activities to do with parents.

Explores practical strategies for meeting children’s needs through neurodevelopmentally-informed parenting and interventions. The speaker provides an introduction to Dr. Bruce Perry’s Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics, offering insights into neurodevelopment and the impact of childhood trauma on the brain. Users will need to create an account and use the code NCEPSFREE to access webinar. A training certificate is available.

Provides information about the impact of adoption on preschoolers’ development and provides practical strategies to build a warm and loving relationship based on honesty and trust. Although written for parents, provides useful information for workers who are supporting adoptive/guardianship families.

Offers information about how adoption affects school-age children’s developmental needs. Provides simple, practical strategies to foster healthy development, including approaches for building attachment; addressing trauma, grief, and loss; talking honestly about adoption; acknowledging adoption history; using effective discipline; and enhancing the child’s school experience. Although written for parents, provides useful information for workers who are supporting adoptive/guardianship families.

Provides information about the impact of adoption on teens and offers practical strategies to foster healthy development. Covers approaches that acknowledge potential trauma and loss, support effective communication, promote independence, and address possible behavioral and mental health concerns. Although written for parents, provides useful information for workers who are supporting adoptive/guardianship families.

Explains how Partnerships to Permanency brings formerly fostered young adults together to raise awareness and work to improve the child welfare system.

Explains that lasting permanency for children and youth depends on aligning diligent recruitment with strong post-permanency services.  It emphasizes that permanency is not just finding a family – it requires early preparation, realistic expectations, and ongoing support.  It also stresses the importance of consistent messaging, accessible services, and warm handoffs so families experience support as coordinated rather than fragmented.  Connecting recruitment with post-permanency services creates a continuum of care that strengthens families and reinforces permanency as a lifelong commitment. Learn more: Connecting Diligent Recruitment and Post-Permanency Services: Practice Tips

Highlights how to incorporate those with lived experience into support programs, including by prioritizing peer support and peer leadership. Discusses the importance of readying your agency so that those with lived experience can thrive in your organization as their authentic selves.