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• 1. [Article] Family Connections Research Capsules

  Family Connections Oregon (FCO) was a three-year demonstration project funded by the Children’s Bureau in which a co-located coordinator provided a package of services - intensive family finding and engagement, ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Family Connections Research Capsules Author: Center for Improvement of Child and Family Services Year: 2015 Family Connections Oregon (FCO) was a three-year demonstration project funded by the Children’s Bureau in which a co-located coordinator provided a package of services - intensive family finding and engagement, family group conferencing, and follow-up - within the first 60 days of a child’s out-of-home placement. These practices are continuing in Oregon through a IV-E waiver demonstration project called Leveraging Intensive Family Engagement (LIFE). The Research Capsules associated with this project are included in this record. Title: Family Connections Research Capsules Author: Center for Improvement of Child and Family Services Year: 2015 Family Connections Oregon (FCO) was a three-year demonstration project funded by the Children’s Bureau in which a co-located coordinator provided a package of services - intensive family finding and engagement, family group conferencing, and follow-up - within the first 60 days of a child’s out-of-home placement. These practices are continuing in Oregon through a IV-E waiver demonstration project called Leveraging Intensive Family Engagement (LIFE). The Research Capsules associated with this project are included in this record. Close

• 2. [Article] Family Connections Oregon

  The State of Oregon was an early implementer of family-centered practices to improve child welfare outcomes by effectively engaging families so that children avoid placement or spend less time in care. ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Family Connections Oregon Author: Center for Improvement of Child and Family Services Year: 2015 The State of Oregon was an early implementer of family-centered practices to improve child welfare outcomes by effectively engaging families so that children avoid placement or spend less time in care. Despite this promising history, statewide availability of such practices had not yet been attained. With the support of the Family Connections Grant, Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) partnered with the Child Welfare Partnership at Portland State University’s (PSU) School of Social Work to address this need. Title: Family Connections Oregon Author: Center for Improvement of Child and Family Services Year: 2015 The State of Oregon was an early implementer of family-centered practices to improve child welfare outcomes by effectively engaging families so that children avoid placement or spend less time in care. Despite this promising history, statewide availability of such practices had not yet been attained. With the support of the Family Connections Grant, Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) partnered with the Child Welfare Partnership at Portland State University’s (PSU) School of Social Work to address this need. Close

• 3. [Article] Salem Keizer Prenatal-Grade Three Evaluation & Technical Assistance

  The purpose of this document is to provide information and resources to schools, early childhood programs, and others who are seeking to improve school readiness, family engagement, and school success ...

  Citation × Citation Citation Abstract Copy Title: Salem Keizer Prenatal-Grade Three Evaluation & Technical Assistance Author: Center for Improvement of Child and Family Services Year: 2016 The purpose of this document is to provide information and resources to schools, early childhood programs, and others who are seeking to improve school readiness, family engagement, and school success within a Prenatal-Grade 3 framework. While the information presented is not a comprehensive list of programs and strategies, the list reflects resources that have been identified as potentially useful within Oregon and/or strategies that have been used in Oregon to strengthen child and family outcomes. This document is one of three compilations of programs, activities, and resources. This document includes resources related to (1) Children’s Kindergarten Readiness and Transition to kindergarten. Two other compilations are available, including resources for improving (2) Children’s Kindergarten-Grade 3 Skills and outcomes; and (3) Improving Family Engagement and Support for children’s learning. Title: Salem Keizer Prenatal-Grade Three Evaluation & Technical Assistance Author: Center for Improvement of Child and Family Services Year: 2016 The purpose of this document is to provide information and resources to schools, early childhood programs, and others who are seeking to improve school readiness, family engagement, and school success within a Prenatal-Grade 3 framework. While the information presented is not a comprehensive list of programs and strategies, the list reflects resources that have been identified as potentially useful within Oregon and/or strategies that have been used in Oregon to strengthen child and family outcomes. This document is one of three compilations of programs, activities, and resources. This document includes resources related to (1) Children’s Kindergarten Readiness and Transition to kindergarten. Two other compilations are available, including resources for improving (2) Children’s Kindergarten-Grade 3 Skills and outcomes; and (3) Improving Family Engagement and Support for children’s learning. Close