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Guide/Report

A Season of Hope: Growing the role of families

Kinship

2024

11-50 pages

Casey Family Programs

Description

Maintains that belonging, family, connection and kinship care are essential to children’s well-being – and that the child welfare system must transform into a true child and family well-being system rooted in kin-first culture.

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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.

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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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