This brief profiles one of 15 Youth Thrive initiatives. The Center helps youth who have aged out of foster care transition into college, complete their degrees, and move into careers.
(2 pp)
Publications & Resources
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Transformational Relationships for Youth Success
November 2017
This report explores how CSSP and the Dartington Social Research Unit (UK) studied transformational relationships between youth and workers in a wide range of circumstances and settings.
(23 pp)
State Policies Concerning LGBTQ Youth
September 2014
This brief lists policies pertaining to LGBTQ youth for each state, including D.C. It covers public accommodations, social services, child welfare, foster care, juvenile detention, educational facilities, and social worker guidelines.
(135 pp)
Sexual and Reproductive Health of Youth in Out-of-Home Care: A Policy and Practice Framework for Child Welfare
March 2018
This report is the cornerstone of a three-part compendium of sexual and reproductive health guidance and resources for child welfare jurisdictions. It is intended for child welfare leadership and policy makers.
(36 pp)
Youth Thrive Profile: Seneca Family of Agencies
This brief profiles one of 15 Youth Thrive initiatives. Seneca works to enhance the well-being of children and families referred by child welfare, mental health, and juvenile probation systems.
(2 pp)
Youth Thrive Profile: SaintA
This brief profiles one of 15 Youth Thrive initiatives. SaintA provides foster care, mental health, and education services. It is a leader in understanding impacts of trauma on developing brains.
(2 pp)
Pregnant & Parenting Youth in Foster Care: A Case for Services and Quality Legal Representation
This brief works to resolve conflicts occurring when the public agency responsible for protecting and advocating for youth in foster care is also responsible for charging that youth with neglect or abuse.
(5 pp)
Youth Thrive Profile: PHILLIPS Family Partners
This brief profiles one of 15 Youth Thrive initiatives. PHILLIPS Family Partners confronts serious emotional and behavioral problems like mental illness, development disabilities, autism, sexual abuse, attachment disorders, or substance abuse.
(2 pp)
Youth Thrive Profile: Personal Best for Pregnant and Parenting Youth
This brief profiles one of 15 Youth Thrive initiatives. Personal Best is a group curriculum supplemented with individual sessions to promote adolescent development and resilience in new parents.
(2 pp)
Youth Thrive Profile: Youth Advisory Board (YAB)
This brief profiles one of 15 Youth Thrive initiatives. YAB is committed to youth engagement—ensuring that the voices of youth are heard and heeded to improve the overall child welfare system.
(2 pp)