Competency

Partner with Children and Youth

Definition

Partnering means making space for children and youth in the permanency planning and decision-making process. Setting expectations, clarifying roles and mitigating power imbalances will help child welfare professionals to build respectful alliances with children and youth so that challenges and successes can be shared.

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Partner with Children and Youth

Empowering Children & Youth to Take Control in Decision Making

Partner with Children and Youth

Shifting the Power Dynamics

Partner with Children and Youth

Ensure the voices of children and youth are heard

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