How are Child Protection Agencies Promoting and Supporting Joint Sibling Placements and Adoptions?
This research-to-practice brief identifies the positive outcomes of preserving sibling relationships within child welfare agencies and the barriers for joint sibling placement. Strategies that support joint sibling placement and adoptions are presented from initiatives in Connecticut, Idaho, and New Jersey; they include prioritizing kinship relationships regarding placement and establishing clear operating policies, involving children in placement decisions, and using retention strategies for adoptive and foster parents.
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Record Type:
Research-To-Practice Brief
Publication Date:
September, 2020
Date:
September 2020
Source:
Partner Resources
State:
Connecticut
Idaho
New Jersey
Topics/Subtopics:
- Supportive Services
- Child Welfare
- Special Populations
- Non-custodial Parents