Knowledge Base

Overview of Recommendations and Implementations

Link to National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) publication. Recommended by DCF as a resource on psychotherapeutic medications.

Link to information developed by FL Medicaid and Fl Mental Health Inst. Guidelines were developed for medical professionals but are also a DCF recommended resource on psychotropic medication.

Link to NYU Child Study Center, offers information on the use of psychotropic medication. Information is consistent with the DCF guidelines on the use of these medications.

Results of national adoption research studies from the Collaboration to Adopt US Kida and the Center for Social Work Research - Univ of Texas

On-Line learning for FP, Adoptive and Kinship families. Cost of courses begins at $8 per person.

This guide tips for improving recruitment results. It also highlights practices that agencies can employ to improve responsiveness to parent concerns.

This paper focuses on the research findings and literature review on maltreatment in kinship and foster home placements. It provides a review of options that may strengthen the management of this problem.

Adopt US Kids presents a video summary of the national study examining barriers and success in adoption from FC