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The Annie E. Casey Foundation: Insights on State Kinship Diversion Policies

The Annie E. Casey Foundation offers its latest installment to provide information on kinship diversion policies through this analysis report of state-by-state surveys of kinship care policies. Findings are based on 33 state respondents who have policies allowing kinship diversion. The Annie E. Casey Foundation defines kinship diversion as placement of a child with relatives or close family friends as an alternative to a child welfare agency taking custody and placing the child in formal foster care.

National Foster Care Month Resource Toolkit

National Foster Care Month (NFCM) is an initiative of the Children’s Bureau that seeks to increase national awareness of foster care issues. Each May, we take time to recognize the important role that people from all parts of child welfare play in supporting children, youth, and families. This year, join us as we raise awareness about this year’s theme: “Engaging Youth. Building Supports. Strengthening Opportunities.”

Foster Youth Services Program Resources

Resources related to foster youth service coordinating programs.

Independence for Foster Youth (Washington)

A resource for Washington’s foster youth that provides information and advice about how to gain independence and be successful after leaving the foster care system. This link provides information about scholarships, jobs, housing, education, and money management.

The Mockingbird Society (Washington)

The Mockingbird Society is leading the independent voice for foster care reform in the state of Washington and beyond.

Great Expectations (Virginia)

A resource for Virginia’s foster youth that provides information about education, money management, transportation, legal issues, job training and job opportunities, and staying healthy.

Pennsylvania Youth Advisory Board (Pennsylvania)

The Pennsylvania Youth Advisory Board (YAB) is comprised of current and former substitute care youth ages 16-21. Youth leaders on the YAB educate, advocate, and form partnerships to create positive change in the substitute care system.

ASPIRE (Oregon)

The Oregon Department of Human Services is working in partnership with ASPIRE to encourage and empower foster youth to gain the knowledge and skills to become self-sufficient, responsible and contributing members of their community.

Youth In Progress (New York)

A detailed and very useful handbook to have during a youth’s time in care. Created by the Youth in Progress Organization based in New York City.

Children, Families, and Youth Department (New Mexico)

Resources for youth and adults about foster care in the state of New Mexico.

Nebraska Children and Families Foundation (Nebraska)

Since 1997, Nebraska Children and Families Foundation has advanced social capital and public policy in support of healthy, resilient children. We spark public and private community leaders to capitalize on local expertise and resources by working together. We engage state and local decision makers so the policies they shape help children thrive. The longer we wait, the larger the opportunity gap. With your help, all children can reach their full potential.