Achieving Permanence for Children in the Child Welfare System:

Achieving Permanence for Children in the Child Welfare System:
Pioneering Possibilities Amidst Daunting Challenges
http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/socwork/n...ermanency.html
This paper by NRCFCPP consultant Lorrie L. Lutz provides an overview
of
permanency in the child welfare system and examines innovative
strategies being implemented in eight jurisdictions throughout the
country.

Using Data to Monitor PIP Progress
http://www.nrcitcw.org/tips_tools_tr..._progress.html
This new edition to the National Resource Center for Information
Technology in Child Welfare “Tips, Tools, and Trends” series provides
information on how the state of Texas has approached their quality
assurance process in four distinct ways, and are incorporating these
tools into the social work practice of the State of Texas.

Strategic Planning for Child Welfare Agencies
http://muskie.usm.maine.edu/helpkids/
This report from the National Child Welfare Resource Center for
Organizational Improvement presents strategic planning techniques and
highlights PIP examples to allow agencies to establish and move toward
improved outcomes for children and families.

Best Practice/Next Practice
http://www.cwresource.org/publications.htm
Read the latest issue of this newsletter from the National Child
Welfare Resource Center for Family-Centered Practice. This is the
second of a two-part series on mental health issues for families in
the
child welfare system. Several articles focus on frontline caseworkers
and supervisors.

Placement of Children With Relatives
http://naic.acf.hhs.gov/laws/placement.cfm
In order for States to receive Federal payments for foster care and
adoption assistance, Federal law requires that they "consider giving
preference to an adult relative over a non-related caregiver when
determining placement for a child, provided that the relative
caregiver
meets all relevant State child protection standards." Current through
June 30, 2003, this publication from the National Adoption Information
Clearinghouse summarizes State statutes regarding requirements for
placement with and adoption by relatives.

Connected by 25: A Plan for Investing in Successful Futures for Foster
Youth
http://www.movingideas.org/ideas/full_cite/4723.html
Most teens rely on their families and community as they transition
into
adulthood – but many kids in foster care age out of the system without
the supports they need. The Foster Care Work Group (part of the Youth
Transition Funders Group) offers a roadmap for public and private
investments in services and supports that can improve the odds for
foster youth as they become self-sufficient adults.

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