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Introduction Key points identifying the research problem from your literature review here This research is conducted on the recruitment, training, support, and retention of kinship and non-kinship foster/adoptive families in the state of Idaho and the United States In 2003, an estimated 906,000 children were victims of abuse or neglect in the United States 63.2% were neglected, 18.9% were physically abused, 9.9% were sexually abused, and 4.9% were emotionally abused Of the children reported abused and/or neglected, 1,500 died as a direct result of the abuse or neglect they experienced

Theoretical Basis Present your theoretical basis here

Need for Study Key points building the need for your study here Due to the increasing rates of child abuse, neglect and death cases throughout the United States, Children and Family Services Reviews were implemented on a national level In 2002, 1,213 children came into family foster care in Idaho due to abuse and neglect Foster/Adoptive parent recruitment, pre-service training, support, and retention were deficits for Idaho The foster/adoptive parent initiative and the Foster PRIDE/Adopt PRIDE pre- service training and resource family development program was implemented statewide Need for evaluation

Importance of Study Key points building the importance of your study here Limited prior evaluation of the Foster PRIDE/Adopt PRIDE pre-service training and resource family development program nationally To evaluate the programs effectiveness in Idaho To see if the program meets the needs of kinship and non- kinship families in Idaho

Purpose of Study The purpose of your study here To understand and identify effective recruitment, training, resources, and support to affect positive child welfare outcomes and retention of foster/adoptive parents from national experts To answer the question of whether the Foster PRIDE/Adopt PRIDE pre-service training and resource family development program provides a standardized, structured, and effective framework for recruiting, preparing, and selecting and retaining kinship and non- kinship foster and adoptive families in the state of Idaho

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Design & Procedure (Methodology)

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Best Practice Recommendations Include experienced foster/adoptive parents as trainers in pre-service and ongoing foster/adoptive parent training programs to connect with new foster/adoptive parents and support them throughout the training process and post-training. This can enhance training programs and increase foster/adoptive parent recruitment, training, and retention programs through their personal experience and through mentoring opportunities

Further Research & Evaluation Recommendations It is recommended that the federal, state, and local governments continue to provide enhanced funding to qualified child welfare scholars to assess and evaluate foster/adoptive parent recruitment, training, retention, and support programs on a statewide basis to ensure enhanced and continued positive child welfare outcomes

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Presentation Overview Slide for your own Reference Presentation Outline Welcome and introductions Definition and overview of the research topic being presented Research problem identification Current research and literature supporting the research problem Theoretical foundation and philosophical foundation of research Research methodology Research findings Implications and recommendations for social work/human service practice Recommendations for further research and evaluation

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