Fostering Connections Resource Center

Here you will find state and national tools, analyses and research related specifically to the Older Youth provisions of the new Fostering Connections law. If you know of any resources that do not appear in our library, please send us an email at with the suggested resource, author and website URL for consideration.

Analysis

National Resources

Analysis

  • Summary and Section-by-Section Description of the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008 (H.R. 6893)
    This memorandum provides a section-by-section overview of major provisions included in the Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act of 2008.
  • Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoption Act of 2008: New Opportunities for Children in Foster Care and Beyond.
    This Powerpoint presentation provides an introduction to the new law, background on key provisions, the potential impact on children and families, and an information to guide implementation.
  • Fostering Connections to Success and Increasing Adoptions Act: Implementation Issues and a Look Ahead at Additional Child Welfare Reforms
    This brief summarizes the Fostering Connections Act and examines implementation issues.
  • Summary by ACF/DHHS of the Title IV-E Child Welfare Waiver Demonstrations
    An overview of the Title IV-E Child Welfare Waiver Demonstrations submitted to the Administration for Children and Families.
  • The Cost Savings of Extended Foster Care
    This edition of On-the-Line with CWLA features important insights from the March 2009 report that examines the potential costs and benefits of extended foster care
  • Resources from CLASP on policies and programs related to the Fostering Connections Act
    An array of resources by the Center for Law and Social Policy on policies and programs related to the Fostering Connections Act.
  • Resources from CWLA on policies and programs related to the Fostering Connections Act
    An array of resources by the Child Welfare League of America on policies and programs related to the Fostering Connections Act.
  • Resources from CDF on policies and programs related to Fostering Connections Act
    An array of resources by the Children's Defense Fund on policies and programs related to the Fostering Connections Act.
  • Connected By 25: Effective Policy Solutions for Vulnerable Youth