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Supportive Communities: What are some best practices for recruiting and working with youth advisory boards?

Youth Engagement

2022

6-10 pages

Casey Family Programs

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Explains how youth advisory boards give young people impacted by child welfare a voice, build their professional skills and help agencies improve services. This article outlines strategies for broad, diverse, and ongoing recruitment, emphasizing clear job descriptions, youth-friendly applications and inclusive outreach. It also highlights successful boards like Louisiana Elite Advocacy Force (LEAF), FosterClub, and the federal Administration for Children and Families Youth Engagement Team, showing how they empower youth and influence policy.

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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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