1. In collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Regional Offices and the Children's Bureau, AdoptUsKids provides training and technical assistance (T/TA) to help States, Tribes and Territories achieve their Title IV-B Child and Family Services Plan (CFSP) requirements and Title IV-E Child and Family Services Review (CFSR) goals on issues that pertain to the development and implementation of quality recruitment and retention services for foster and adoptive families. AdoptUsKids has also been designated by the Children's Bureau as the lead organization to provide T/TA around interjurisdictional recruitment and placement practices.

Supporting the CFSR Process

• Providing individualized assessments of recruitment and retention needs
• Exploring and disseminating information about established, effective recruitment activities and initiatives
• Offering access to a team of national experts (1.4 MB PDF) for consultation and support on recruitment and retention issues
• Working strategically with States, Tribes and Territories to tailor T/TA services in the area of recruitment and retention
• Producing publications for professionals on best practices in recruitment and retention of families, writing child profiles and matching waiting children and youth with families
• Providing consultation and technical assistance in supporting best practice in interjurisdictional placements

View information and specific examples services, work and assistance provided by AdoptUsKids to States, Tribes and Territories.

How to Access

You can access AdoptUsKids T/TA Services by:

• Submitting your request online
• Contacting the AdoptUsKids Director of Training and Technical Assistance directly to discuss your needs
• Contacting your ACF Regional Office staff to discuss your needs and obtain approval

As a service funded by the Children's Bureau, AdoptUsKids can provide on-site training and technical assistance to States, Tribes and Territories.

Please note: All requests for on-site T/TA must be approved by your ACF Regional Office.