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Professionals at all levels can find something relevant for themselves, whether it’s a new program idea, a funding strategy for administrators, a tip about staff development for managers and supervisors, or advice for direct-service providers serving diverse families.

The National Center for Enhanced Post-Adoption Support has established a library consisting of hundreds of articles, guides, webinars, videos and other resources — carefully curated and reviewed — to help child welfare professionals enhance the support that they provide to families that have achieved permanency through adoption or guardianship.

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Post-Permanency Model Program Manual

The Post-Permanency Model Program Manual outlines recommendations for a coordinated program offering eight services for adoptive and guardianship families who are parenting children/youth who have more serious needs.

Post-Permanency Profiles

The Post-Permanency Profiles highlights each states post-permanency program. The profiles are designed to assist child welfare professionals learn about the supports provided to adoptive and guardianship families across the nation.

Program Catalog

The Catalog contains over 100 programs and interventions that are being used or could be adapted to work with children and families who have obtained permanence through adoption or guardianship.

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Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska: Family Group Decision Making

Provides a brief overview of how the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska planned to implement Family Group Decision Making as part of its work with the QIC-AG.
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Wisconsin Implementation Manual: Adoption and Guardianship Enhanced Support

Explores how Wisconsin implemented Adoption and Guardianship Enhanced Support (AGES). Enables sites to determine if the intervention would work for their jurisdiction and prepare for implementation.
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Wisconsin: Adoption and Guardianship Enhanced Support

Provides a brief overview of how Wisconsin planned to implement Adoption and Guardianship Enhanced Support (AGES) as part of its work with the QIC-AG. Explains how the program offered individualized assessments of the families’ needs and strengths; identified family-specific goals; assistance in navigating resources and services, and offered targeted advocacy.
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Working with Kinship Caregivers

Highlights supports and services for kinship caregivers, training for caseworkers and examples of successful kinship care programs.
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Collaboration with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services

The Post-Adoption Center is delighted to collaborate with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide on-site technical assistance.  This collaboration furthers Kentucky CHFS’ objective of establishing a thorough post-permanency support continuum for children, youth and families requiring additional intensive support.
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Collaboration with the California Department of Social Services

California DSS will be receiving on-site technical assistance through the Post-Adoption Center California DSS’ commitment to developing a robust post-permanency program will further their efforts to strengthen adoptive and guardianship families.

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Collaboration with the Oregon Department of Human Services

Adoption is a lifelong journey. Oregon DHS will begin their journey of receiving on-site technical assistance with the Post-Adoption Center to further their commitment and responsiveness to adoptive, guardianship and kinship families.

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Collaboration with Missouri Department of Social Services

The Post-Adoption Center is delighted to collaborate with the Missouri Department of Social Serivces to provide on-site technical assistance. This partnership furthers Missouri’s commitment to supporting families formed through adoption or guardianship.

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services

The Post-Adoption Center is delighted to collaborate with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to provide on-site technical assistance. This partnership supports DFPS’ efforts to enhance their post-permanency program.

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Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

The Post-Adoption Center is delighted to collaborate with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to provide on-site technical assistance. This partnership supports DFPS’ efforts to enhance their post-permanency program.

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Louisiana Department of Children and Family Services

Louisiana is committed to building a stronger Louisiana by partnering with the Post-Adoption Center to strengthen their post-permanency services. This partnership furthers Louisiana’s dedication to the development and implementation of resources and services for family’s post-permanency. 

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Arizona Department of Child Safety

The Post-Adoption Center is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Arizona Department of Child Safety as the fifth site to receive on-site technical assistance. This collaboration furthers Arizona’s commitment to enhancing their Post-Permanency program and supporting adoptive and guardianship families in their journey.

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