Resource: Authentic Engagement of Youth and Young Adults in System Change – Lessons Learned
The resource contains a series of lessons learned that highlight the fundamental insights and knowledge gained about child and youth engagement, with special attention to permanency decisions. The lessons include:
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Authentic engagement of children and youth must be reimagined and clearly defined
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Leaders set the tone for building relationships that drive authentic engagement of children and youth.
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Commitment, self-awareness and flexibility are the core, professional characteristics that are highly required.
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Identified competencies are essential to relationship building and partnering with children and youth.
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Lived expertise from youth and young adults are key for transformation efforts and thoughtful considerations are needed for engaging youth.