Series Title: Bulletins for Professionals
Author(s): Child Welfare Information Gateway
Year Published: 2021
In a system designed to promote the safety and well-being of young people, it is essential to prioritize youth engagement in casework. Youth involved with the child welfare system are experts on their respective situations and should be treated as such. This bulletin for professionals outlines the importance of youth engagement and provides caseworkers with key concepts and tangible strategies to apply to their practice.
Acknowledgment(s): Special thanks to the youth who contributed their voices to this publication: David Samuel Hall, Elliott Hinkle, Frankita Jenkins, Madison Langan, and Torie Mendez.
Suggested Citation: Child Welfare Information Gateway. (2021). Prioritizing youth voice: The importance of authentic youth engagement in case planning. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau. https://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/youth-engagement
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