Family & Community Engagement
The resource contains a series of lessons learned that highlight the fundamental insights and knowledge gained about child and youth engagement, with special attention to permanency decisions. The lessons include:
Authentic engagement of children and youth must be reimagined and clearly defined
Leaders set the tone for building relationships that drive authentic engagement of ...
This webinar discussed effective family-school partnership practices, including an outline of procedures that necessitate caregiver involvement, specific family engagement strategies, and community resources for families and professionals. Learn more.
This resource (PDF, 12 pages) documents the insights and considerations of national, state, and local subject matter experts (SMEs) regarding strategies for mitigating the negative effects of collateral consequences for justice-involved youth. Learn more.
This training aims to inspire and support those who work with and care about young adults with mental health conditions as they pursue career ambitions. This training is designed for service providers, family members, peer supporters, and employers who seek to empower young adults with mental health conditions to succeed ...
Date: November 19—21, 2024
This three-day conference will feature 72 workshops, 3 plenary sessions, and youth networking events all aimed at “Shaping the Next 50 Years” in juvenile justice. Various youth justice and delinquency prevention topics will be covered, and sessions will be geared toward young people and youth and family ...
This brief (PDF, 17 pages) provides an overview of the grantees and strategies funded through the Community Collaborations to Strengthen and Preserve Families Initiative (CWCC). The brief outlines the CWCC’s goals, timeline, and technical assistance; describes each of the 13 CWCC grantees; and summarizes the strategies used in CWCC projects. ...
This information memorandum (PDF, 14 pages) provides guidance to Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) grantees regarding the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Foster Youth to Independence (FYI) Program. This resource provides information to ensure eligible young adults experiencing or at-risk of experiencing homelessness who have previously been ...
This Dear Colleague Letter (PDF, 9 pages) provides information on young people’s unique developmental stage and suggests approaches and resources for incorporating practices into programs to meet their particular needs. This letter includes information on co-regulation practices, youth peer support, and authentically partnering with youth with lived experience. Learn more.
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This webpage contains briefs summarizing a six-part webinar series designed to Raise the Bar for family engagement practices between school and home. The series provided an overview of evidence, highlighted bright spots in the field, and shared resources and evidence-based strategies to support student success with education leaders and practitioners. ...
This fact sheet (PDF, 16 pages) provides information to help adoptive families support their child in developing a healthy racial, cultural, and ethnic identity and live a vibrant multicultural life. The fact sheet discusses the need for parents and families to examine their thoughts and biases and explores the importance ...
