Making Connections

Family Design Resources…
making connections happen.

Our programs, training, research and state-of-the-art social, legal and organizational practices support children in out-of-home care and the families who care for them.

FDR Services

Training

Training is essential to create and support systemic change. The Family Design Resources (FDR) philosophy is to inform and teach others how to implement our strategies and use our tools.

Consultation

FDR’s consultation services are outcome-driven and incorporate planning, implementation, evaluation and long-term sustainability.

Program Management

FDR has managed both statewide and region-wide contracts. Our management programs emphasize collaboration, resource maximization and best practices.

FDR Programs

SWAN

The Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) supports children and youth agencies so that children in out-of-home care achieve permanency more quickly.
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Diversity and Shared Leadership

Diversity and shared leadership is an integral part of any organization’s strategy.
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The 3-5-7 Model

The 3-5-7 Model is a guide for working with children and youth who have experienced losses.
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Legal Partnership for Permanency

Our award-winning legal program has reduced the time children wait for adoption by more than 11 months.
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Post Adoption Permanency

FDR’s strong post-adoption permanency program supports adoptive families with a continuum of services.
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Olweus Bullying Prevention Program

The world’s foremost bullying prevention program proven to reduce bullying behavior.
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LATEST BLOG POSTS

Use of Focus Groups in Shared Leadership & Diversity Planning

Introduction: Family Design Resources (FDR) has developed a comprehensive package of services designed to improve diversity in organizations. This package integrates diversity concepts and shared leadership to promote and create an environment that values differences and enables each individual to contribute to their maximum potential. Shared Leadership uses a research based framework to facilitate building the capacity of the learning organization, understand the threats to...

RECENT NEWS

Family Design Resources Celebrates 10 Years of Service

Family Design Resources celebrated its 10-year anniversary at a thoughtful and fun-filled gala event on Thursday, April 23. The event honored the mission of FDR and the inviduals whose efforts have helped to further the goal of successful permanency for children. Family Design Resources is grateful to our event sponsors—Benefit Design Specialists, Inc., Social Work p.r.n. and JPL—whose support helped FDR achieve a memorable evening for all. Here's to the next ten!