Competency

Use a Strength-Based Approach

Definition

A strengths-based approach views children and youth as experts about their own lives. It focuses on the unique strengths and abilities that they bring to the table. This approach starts with limiting deficit-based conversation and encouraging children and youth to participate in their own permanency planning in ways that make sense to them.

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Use a Strength-Based Approach

Seeing All that is Amazing about Children & Youth

Use a Strength-Based Approach

Create Opportunities for Children & Youth to be Successful even in the Lighter Moments

Use a Strength-Based Approach

Believe in children and youth so that they can believe in themselves

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