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Prevention: Developing and Sustaining a Parent Partner Program Aug 11, 2016

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'Developing and Sustaining a Parent Partner Program', listen to members of the Iowa Department of Human Services, along with Children & Families of Iowa, who helped institute and expand the State's parent partner program. A veteran parent partner is also featured and provides insight on recruiting and retaining parent partners.

Engaging Youth in Foster Care Aug 11, 2016

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This podcast, 'Engaging Youth in Foster Care', gives caseworkers the perspective of a former youth in foster care and provides the following: -Insight and tips on using Facebook to learn more about youth in care -Information about the knowledge gaps youth may have about transitioning to adulthood -Ways to help youth recognize the supportive adults in their lives and develop trusting relationships