Brief/Tipsheet
Outreach and Family Engagement
2026
1-5 pages
National Center For Enhanced Post-Adoption Support
Designed to help child welfare professionals strengthen the connection between diligent recruitment and post-permanency services by embedding permanency supports into every stage of engagement with families. Grounded in relationship-based practice and system collaboration, these tips highlight ways to p0repare families realistically, promote continuity of support, and reinforce permanency as a lifelong commitment.
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