PUBLICATIONS & RESOURCES

The coalition’s most recent publications and child welfare resources are featured below. Please click the linked titles to access the full publication, typically available as an electronic copy (PDF file). Featured publications include:

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June 2009
Guiding Principles for Implementation of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 Provisions Addressing Older Youth
A publication of the National Foster Care Coalition

June 2009
FAQ: Youth and Young Adults Provisions of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008
A report of the National Foster Care Coalition

May 2009
National Foster Care Month
Kathi Crowe for Voice Magazine

December 2007
The Chafee Educational and Training Voucher Program: Six States’ Experiences
A report of the National Foster Care Coalition made possible by Casey Family Programs.

May 2007
Supporting Grandparents and Relative Caregivers
Robin Nixon for Voice Magazine

April 2007
Resources to Find Families and Prepare Foster Youth for Adulthood
Robin Nixon for Voice Magazine

May 2006
Responding to Federal Budget Cuts to Child Welfare
Robin Nixon for Voice Magazine

November 2005
Engaging the Human Spirit in Permanency Work
Robin Nixon for Voice Magazine

August 2005
Graduation and Foster Care
Robin Nixon for Voice Magazine

May 2005
Let’s Talk Entitlements for Children
Robin Nixon for Voice Magazine

February 2005
Natural Connections Stand the Test of Time
Robin Nixon for Voice Magazine

November 2004
Permanency and Preparation for Adulthood—Never an Either/Or Proposition!
Robin Nixon for Voice Magazine

August 2004
Get Informed and Get Ready for New Challenges in 2005
Robin Nixon for Voice Magazine

May 2004
The Power of Foster Youth and Former Foster Youth Involvement
Robin Nixon for Voice Magazine

February 2004
Improving Educational Outcomes for Foster Youth
Robin Nixon for Voice Magazine

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