The NRCYS Online Catalog is the place to review and purchase books, videos & training for the Human Service Professional. Manuals, curricula, workbooks, and videos are moderately priced and easy to use. Most are selected and published by NRCYS as hands-on help with exercises and activities that are designed to address the unique strengths and needs of youth ages 12-18. Where appropriate, the specific age group for a product is indicated in the title and/or product description. You should consider the emotional age as well as chronological age and grade level of your client population.
Designed for foster youth to guide and help them become involved, informed and independent, this binder organizes all the important things youth need. Includes FYI forms that will help youth make their voice heard as advocates in their own behalf.
This strengths and competency based curriculum includes a strong youth development philosophy and current best practice components that incorporate work in diversity and independent living/life skills.(Formerly called “The Basic Course for Residential Child Care Workers.”)
Foster Care 411 is designed to give young people in care the answers they need to better understand foster care and take charge of their lives.Though created for youth, Foster Care 411 is also a valuable resource of information for any supportive adult of youth in care.
The T Time Toolkit helps caseworkers and other team members assist youth in preparing for a successful transition into adulthood. Includes: T1: Transition Readiness Index; T2: Comprehensive Transition Plan; Permanency Pact; Transition Team Guides; T Time CD; and T Time Poster.
Whether a young person works through this book on their own, with a supportive adult or in a group setting, the lessons and stories inside will inspire youth to form the permanent connections crucial to future success.