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BRYCS has developed and disseminated the following types of publications:
- BRYCS Publications: User-friendly resources developed from original research and writing
- BRYCS Spotlight Articles: Practical articles examining current issues and released every one to three months through the BRYCS Web site homepage
In addition, BRYCS has documented nearly 100 "Promising Practices" around the U.S. and compiled lists of "Highlighted Resources" on key topics, available on our pages for child welfare, schools, family strengthening, youth development, and refugee populations.
BRYCS Publications and Spotlight Articles are categorized below under the following nine content areas:
- Child Welfare
- Schools
- Family Strengthening
- Youth Development
- Childcare
- Health & Mental Health
- Program Development
- Refugee Populations
The publications listed below are also catalogued in the BRYCS Clearinghouse, along with more than 3,000 additional resources.
CHILD WELFARE | SCHOOLS | FAMILY AND COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
CHILD CARE | HEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH | PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT | REFUGEE POPULATIONS
CHILD WELFARE
BRYCS Publications
- BRYCS Brief: Suggestions for Interviewing Refugee and Immigrant Children (2009)
- Best Interest Determination for Refugee Children: An Annotated Bibliography of Law and Practice (2007)
- Brighter Futures for Migration Children: An Overview of Current Trends and Promising Practices in Child Welfare (Accompanying Power Point) (2006)
- Building Bridges: A Cross-Service Training Guide (2003)
- Case Study of Child Welfare Interventions with Refugee Families in Texas (2005)
- Child Welfare Standards with Relevance for Practice with Refugees (2003)
- Cross-Service Training Report, Atlanta (2002)
- Cross-Service Training Report, St. Louis (2002)
- Developing Refugee Foster Families: A Worthwhile Investment (2004)
- Directions in Service Provision: Findings From Needs Assessments of Refugee Youth, Children, and Parents (Ohio, Georgia, and Missouri) (2003)
- Enhancing State Child Welfare Services for Migrating Children (2005)
- Foster Care at a Cultural Crossroads: Refugee Children in the Public Foster Care System (2003)
- Foster Care Training Report (St. Louis) (2002)
- Guardianship Fact Sheet for Staff Assisting Refugee Families (2003)
- Guardianship Summary Sheet (2 Page Summary) (2003)
- Guardianship Information by State (2005)
- Local Service Delivery Strategies Report for Portland and Lewiston, Maine (2001)
- Preventing Child Maltreatment in ORR-Funded Care Provider Programs (2009)
- Refugees and the U.S. Child Welfare System: Background Information for Service Providers (2006)
- Separated Refugee Children in the United States: Challenges and Opportunities (2004)
- Serving Foreign Born Foster Children: A Resource for Meeting the Special Needs of Refugee Youth and Children (2004)
- Serving Refugee Children in Foster Care: Fundamental Considerations (2004)
- Suitability Assessment Tips: Safeguarding Refugee Minors Who Arrive Without Parents (2003)
- Summary Report: BRYCS Community Conversations Project (Seattle, Omaha, and Baltimore) (2003)
- Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Foster Care Program – FAQ, Brochure, and Flyer
BRYCS Spotlight Articles
- The Best Interests of the Child in a Global Perspective (2008)
- Child Abuse and Neglect Across Cultures (2005)
- Cultural Competency in Child Welfare Practice: A Bridge Worth Building (2007)
- Family and Community Centered Child Welfare Practice with Refugees and Immigrants (2007)
- Foreign-Born Children in Foster Care: How to Service This Special Population? (2004)
- Refugee Children Without Their Parents: Guardianship, Kinship Care, and Foster Care (2005)
- Refugee Resettlement and Child Welfare: Collaboration for Child Protection (2006)
- Interview with Frances Johnson (2006)
- Interview with Ilze Earner (2006)
- Separated Refugee Children in the United States: Challenges and Opportunities (2004)
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SCHOOLS
BRYCS Publications
- Refugee Children in the U.S. Schools: A Toolkit for Teachers and School Personnel – Introduction to the Toolkit (2009)
- Tool One: The Birthdates of Refugee Children and the Impact on Grade Placement (2009)
- Tool Two: Schools and Refugee-Serving Agencies: How to Start or Strengthen Collaboration (2009)
- Tool Three: Refugee Child Welfare: Guidance for Schools (2010)
BRYCS Spotlight Articles
- Back to School: Challenges and Strengths of Refugee Students (2003)
- Involving Refugee Parents in their Children’s Education (2007)
- The Refugee School Impact Grant: Facilitating the Integration of Refugee Children into American Schools (2009)
- Refugee Students and the No Child Left Behind Act – Spotlight Article and Special Feature (2006)
- Serving Children with Little or No Previous Formal Schooling – Introduction and Spotlight Article (2005)
- Welcoming and Orienting Newcomer Students to U.S. Schools (2008)
CHILD WELFARE | SCHOOLS | FAMILY AND COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
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FAMILY AND COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING
BRYCS Publications
- Raising Children in a New Country: A Toolkit for Working with Newcomer Parents (2005)
- Raising Children in a New Country: An Illustrated Handbook (2007)
- Strengthening Services for Refugee Parents: Guidelines and Resources (2003)
BRYCS Spotlight Articles
- Child Development: Challenges Across Cultures (2004)
- Community Strengthening with Refugees – Community Building: Helping Refugee Families Feel at Home (2005)
- Developing Culturally Competent, Effective Parenting Programs (2005)
- Family Strengthening Across Cultures: Parent Support Programs for Refugees (2005)
- Helping Refugee and Immigrant Families Stay Together (2008)
- I Came All This Way for Them: Refugee Parents in Their Own Words (2009)
- Helping Refugee Parents Adjust to Life in the U.S. (2004)
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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
BRYCS Publications
- Growing Up in a New Country: A Positive Youth Development Toolkit for Working with Refugees and Immigrants (2006)
- Positive Youth Development and Somali Youth: Research and Resources (2009)
BRYCS Spotlight Articles
- Blessed with a Difficult Task: Refugee Youth and the Transition to Adulthood (2006)
- Growing Up in a New Country: A Focus on Positive Youth Development with Refugees and Immigrants (2006)
- Helping Refugee Youth Find the Right Path (2007)
- Mentoring Refugee Youth (2005)
- Promising Practices in After-School Programming for Refugee Youth and Children (2005)
- Refugee Youth and the Juvenile Justice System (2004)
- Strengths-Based Programming: The Example of Somali Refugee Youth (2009)
- Youth Voice: Listening to Refugee and Immigrant Youth (2008)
CHILD WELFARE | SCHOOLS | FAMILY AND COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
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CHILD CARE
BRYCS Publications
BRYCS Spotlight Articles
- Caring About Child Care for Refugee Families (2006)
- Home-Based Child Care for Refugee Parents in the United States (2004)
CHILD WELFARE | SCHOOLS | FAMILY AND COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
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HEALTH/MENTAL HEALTH
BRYCS Publications
- Refugee Health and Wellness (2005)
- Highlight on the National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) (2005)
- NCTSN: Raising the Standard of Care for Traumatized Children (2005)
CHILD WELFARE | SCHOOLS | FAMILY AND COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
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PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT
BRYCS Publications
CHILD WELFARE | SCHOOLS | FAMILY AND COMMUNITY STRENGTHENING | YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
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REFUGEE POPULATIONS
BRYCS Publications
- Liberian Refugees: Cultural Considerations for Social Service Providers (2005)
- Somali Bantu Refugees: Cultural Considerations for Social Service Providers (and Power Point) (2004)
BRYCS Spotlight Articles
- Hmong Resettlement Revisited (2004)
- Sudanese Youth (2003)
- World Refugee Day 2005 (Meskhetian Turks and Burmese) (2005)
- Somali Bantu Refugees: Resources on Children, Youth, and Families (2003)
* For more information on specific refugee populations, including lists of highlighted resources on incoming groups, please click here.