Child Welfare Playbook

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Supporting older youth

Youth encounter significant challenges to becoming independent, and they often lack adequate preparation and support. These strategies can help you provide guidance and resources to support older youth.

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Strategies

Keep a schedule of when youth will age out
Use flexible payment methods for youth stipends
Hire youth with lived experience for roles at your agency
Use specific language about the end of foster care
Use email and text to contact youth instead of paper mail

Contribute to the playbook

Child welfare agencies and professionals across the country contribute to the playbook. You can share your ideas for adding or improving strategies, stories, and resources. Or, you can share your feedback on something that isn't working.

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