Explore a comprehensive webinar on serving parenting and pregnant foster youth, presented by the University-Based Child and Family Policy Consortium in collaboration with the Society for Research in Child Development. Delve into the development and implementation of a home visiting pilot program for this vulnerable population, examining both qualitative and quantitative findings from the pilot's evaluation. Gain insights into the implications for child welfare systems preparing to provide preventive services under the Family First Prevention Services Act. Learn about promoting collaboration between home visiting and child welfare systems in various communities. Discover key aspects of the Healthy Families Illinois (HFI) program, including its doula component and infant mental health consultation. Understand the challenges and benefits of engaging with pregnant and parenting youth in foster care, including building trust, navigating the child welfare system, and maintaining model fidelity. Examine factors influencing engagement, placement instability, and the importance of natural support systems. Gain valuable knowledge from experts Amy Dworsky and Jaime Russell on this critical topic in child welfare and family support services. Read more