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Strengthening Families Curriculum: Cognitive and Social-Emotional Competence

This handout, part of the Strengthening Families curriculum, discusses how cognitive and social-emotional aptitude are essential in adolescence and sets the foundation for an independent identity and a productive, responsible, and satisfying adulthood.
(2 pp)

Report

Guidelines for Managing Information Related to Sexual Orientation & Gender Identity and Expression of Children in Child Welfare Systems

January 2013

This report proposes standards governing the management of information related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. It gathers expert opinions intended to guide the formulation of professional guidelines.
(26 pp)

Brief

Youth Thrive Profile: FosterEd

This brief profiles one of the 15 Youth Thrive exemplary initiatives. FosterEd focuses on improving educational outcomes of children and youth in foster care.
(2 pp)

Report

Michelle H. v. Haley and Alford Final Settlement Agreement

This report details the final settlement agreement for Civil Action Case No. 2:15-cv-00134-RMG. It outlines specific actions to be taken for the settlement.
(22 pp)

Report

Strong Start Study: Denver, CO Final Report

January 2014

This report is an investigation into the Strong Start Study, conducted in the Denver metropolitan area from March 2010 through September 2013. It explores implementation, outcome, sustainability, and key recommendations.
(93 pp)

Policy Paper

Federal Spending on Prenatal to Three

March 2018

This policy paper discusses how the biggest opportunities to improve children’s health and development are through cultivating safety, stability, and nurturing in homes while expanding resources and opportunities in poor neighborhoods.
(65 pp)

Brief

Youth Thrive Profile: FAME MSU

This brief profiles one of the 15 Youth Thrive exemplary initiatives. FAME focuses on helping those who have been homeless or in foster care transition to college.
(2 pp)

Report

Expectant and Parenting Youth Developmental Needs: Paper

August 2015

This report outlines how to best serve expectant and parenting youth in foster care—listing five domains crucial to developmental needs that create positive experiences and mitigate or prevent adverse outcomes.
(46 pp)

Brief

Expectant and Parenting Youth Developmental Needs: Executive Summary

This brief overviews a series on expectant and parenting youth in foster care. It outlines five domains crucial to developmental needs that create positive experiences and mitigate or prevent adverse outcomes.
(3 pp)

Brief

Expectant and Parenting Youth Developmental Needs: Domain V

This brief, the final of five, discusses the preparation required to prepare foster youth in their transition to adulthood through education, building healthy life skills, and becoming nurturing parents.
(5 pp)