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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PA Paralegals are Key in Permanent Homes for Foster Children

In September of 2007, I contacted the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) to let them know about the valuable impact our paralegals make every day in the lives of waiting children here in Pennsylvania. I wrote an article about our paralegals after that discussion with NALA. The article highlighted the work of the Legal Services Initiative program, currently...

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