Supervisor Toolkit: Engaging Youth and Families to Achieve Timely Permanency for Children and Youth Waiting to Be Adopted

Authentic engagement of youth and families increases the likelihood of achieving permanent family connections. To integrate this value into practice, organizations should provide caseworkers with effective training, supervision, and coaching to ensure meaningful participation. Read this resource to explore key components of engaging youth and families in individual permanency planning, understand the role of supervisors and caseworkers in fostering a culture of engagement, learn tips for team activities that support youth and family involvement, and access worksheets for caseworkers to reflect on their engagement practices and identify needed supports.