Diligent recruitment of families for children in the foster care system: Challenges and recommendations for policy and practice

Gain a better understanding of diligent recruitment with this detailed report. Learn about the advantages of employing the systematic process of recruiting, retaining, and supporting resource parents who reflect the diversity of children needing placement. Explore detailed strategies and recommendations for improving licensure processes, developing specialized staff positions, expanding outreach efforts, developing collaborations, increasing resource family retention, and using data to improve program functioning and outcomes.