National Center Adoption Competent Mental Health

Register for Part 2 of the Engaging Families in Child Welfare and Mental Health webinar Series on January 21 at 1 pm EST. bit.ly/NCJanWebinar #FamilyEngagement #ChildWelfare #MentalHealthMatters #FosterCareSupport #AdoptionJourney #KinshipCare

Check out this clip from last month's Family Engagement webinar. Watch the full replay here: bit.ly/NCDecWebinar Register for Part 2: bit.ly/NCJanWebinar #FamilyEngagement #ChildWelfare #MentalHealthSupport #FamilyAdvocacy

There's still time to register for tomorrow's live webinar, Engaging Families in Child Welfare and Mental Health Services! Join us at 1 PM EST: bit.ly/Dec2024Webinar #FamilyEngagement #TraumaInformedCare #ChildWelfareMatters #MentalHealthSupport #FamilyAdvocacy

Join us on December 17 at 1 PM EST to learn about strategies for engaging families as partners in care, decision-making, and policy. Register today: bit.ly/Dec2024Webinar #FamilyEngagement #ChildWelfare #MentalHealthMatters #FosterCareSupport #SocialWork

In case you missed it, here's a clip from last week's webinar with Laura Ornelas, LCSW, about the complex needs of children in child welfare. Check out the recording: bit.ly/Nov2024Replay #childrensmentalhealth #childwelfare #mentalhealthmatters

Adoption competent mental health professionals are trained to address the attachment-based struggles and traumas that impact a child's development and functioning. Read to learn more: bit.ly/November_Hub #childwefare #mentalhealth #childrensmentalhealth

Join the National Center and NICWA on Wednesday, November 13 at 2 pm EST for a live webinar about how we can improve mental health outcomes for children and families in Tribal Nations. bit.ly/NICWA_webinar #childwelfare #childrensmentalhealth #NICWA

Join us on November 19 at 1 pm EST for a webinar with Laura Ornelas, LCSW, to learn practical strategies for integrating adoption competent care into your practice. bit.ly/NovWebinarNC #adoptioncompetence #mentalhealth #childwelfare #mentalhealthmatters #childrensmentalhealth

This article describes the cross-system collaboration strategies used in the State of Ohio to implement START, a program requiring child welfare agencies to partner with local behavioral health organizations. Learn more: bit.ly/OhioSTART #ChildWelfare #BehavioralHealth

Join us on October 15 at 1 pm for a live information session and learn how The National Center works directly with changemakers in child-serving systems to advance and sustain adoption competency. Register today: shorturl.at/3sMLR #childrensmentalhealth #childwelfare

Our September 17 webinar on Suicide Prevention in Child Welfare featured insights on youth risk factors, interventions, and prevention efforts driven by a leading prevention strategist and expert in the field. Full replay: shorturl.at/JMCXp #suicideprevention #childwelfare

Join the National Center for a live virtual panel discussion about suicide prevention on September 24 at 1 pm EST. Our lived experience panel will share how suicidality has impacted their lives and what we can learn from their experiences. Register today: shorturl.at/zWvGC

Join the National Center on September 17 at 1 pm EST to learn about risk factors for child welfare-involved youth, interventions, and prevention efforts driven by a leading prevention strategist and expert in the field. Register today: shorturl.at/ECPon #suicideprevention

Self-care is vital for everyone, particularly for people navigating trauma. Discover how various individuals—from former foster youth to mental health professionals—practice self-care. #selfcare #traumainformedcare #mentalhealth

The National Center team is presenting at the Children’s Bureau Permanency Summit in Arlington, VA. The signs in the photo represent some of the pain points and obstacles that the NAtional Center addresses in our work. #childwelfare #permanency #adoptioncompetence

In this video, Dr. Bruce Perry discusses the Three R’s (Regulate, Relate, and Reason) and how parents can build skills around the sequence of engagement to best help children when they are feeling dysregulated.shorturl.at/KjSnV #childrensmentalhealth #childwelfare

Join us on August 22 from 1-2 pm EST to learn about fiscal approaches for child welfare mental health services. Register today! shorturl.at/CVvLo #ChildWelfare #Financing #MentalHealth #LiveWebinar #NCACMHS

The National Center is presenting and exhibiting this week at the Family Focused Treatment Association (FFTA) in Denver, CO. The presentation will provide an overview of our work at the National Center and provide a space for open discussion. #FFTA #mentalhealth #childwelfare

The National Center is presenting at the NFPA conference today! Check out our event page for more resources: shorturl.at/n0rOz #mentalhealthmatters #childwelfare #NFPA

Mental health matters for everyone, but it’s especially important for people who have experienced child welfare. In this post, we hear from Lived Experience Leader, Faith Sharp to talk about how she prioritizes her mental health. #mentalhealthawareness #mentalhealthmatters