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2019 Adoption Excellence Awardees

The Adoption Excellence Awards recognizes outstanding accomplishments in achieving permanency for America's children waiting in foster care. VIEW THE RECIPIENTS

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Educating youth about the child welfare system can help them know what to expect and the choices they may have. This section provides information on programs and publications for youth in foster care. VIEW THE SECTION

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Provides information on the impacts of trauma on children, youth, and families involved in the child welfare system and how to effectively minimize its effects without causing additional trauma. VIEW THE SECTION

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