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Family-Driven & Youth-Guided Care
Casey Family Programs Policy Brief on Family Search and Engagement
Policy Brief - PDF All children deserve lifelong family connections and a permanent place to call home. Children thrive when they have caring relationships with supportive adults they can turn to in times of trouble, and with whom they can celebrate positive...
Building Bridges Self Assessment Tool (SAT – Spanish)
Herramienta de autoevaluación de Building Bridges Initiative (SAT - Spanish) Esta encuesta de BBI evalúa la asistencia y losservicios que se ofrecen a niños, adolescentes(a quienes, en este documento, también nos referimos como “menor”, “menores” o “jóvenes”) y...
Are You Listening? Youth Accounts of Congregate Placements in New York State
A Report by Children's Rights Are You Listening? Youth Accounts of Congregate Placements in New York State BBI is pleased to share the release of a new report produced by Community Impact together with Children's Rights and an Advisory Committee of lived experts and...
Some Thoughts from the Field / Cultivating Commitment
Some Thoughts from the Field on Staff Retention - by Thomas "Tom" Woll, BBI Consultant Read it HERE. Cultivating Commitment: Survey Insights Reveal Key Drivers in Recruiting and Retaining Direct Care Staff - by the ACRC Research Committee Read it HERE.
National Building Bridges Initiative Applauds and Supports Foster Families Publication: Fostering Families Today
White Paper/Article - PDF
The Building Bridges Initiative: Collaboration Towards Transforming Children’s Mental Health
White Paper/Article - PDF
Promoting Youth Engagement in Residential Settings – Suggestions for Youth
White Paper/Article - PDF
Promoting Youth Engagement – What Providers Should Know
White Paper/Article - PDF
Engage Us: A Guide Written by Families for Residential Providers
Engage Us: A Guide Written by Families for Residential Providers The Family Engagement Guide recognizes the difficult work that providers, youth, and families engage in when coordinating supports and services for youth and families with social, emotional, and...