Older Children

Evaluating Older Pre-Adoptive Foster Children

http://www.apa.org/journals/pro/pro295428.html
This article discusses the methods and procedures for performing thorough and systematic psychological assessment of post-infancy-aged pre-adoptive children.

Lessons Learned about Permanency for Teens

http://www.nacac.org/newsletters/lessonslearned.html
A report about Iowa's Permanency for Teens Project aimed at making permanent placements and lasting connections for 30 legally free teens.

National Resource Center for Youth Development

http://www.nrcys.ou.edu/nrcyd.htm
The Center bases its technical assistance and training around the four core principles of, youth development, collaboration, cultural competence, and permanent connections.

Recruiting Families for Teens

http://www.nacac.org/newsletters/familyforteens/text.html
Adapted from "Non-Traditional Recruitment for Teens & Pre-Teens," by Pat O'Brien, executive director of You Gotta Believe!