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Explore OPRE’s Self-Regulation and Toxic Stress Series for reports, tips, snapshots and more on adolescent self-regulation and supporting youth in foster care.
Adults who interact with the child welfare system can play a critical role in shaping and supporting the development of self-regulation in youth and young adults through an interactive process called “co-regulation.” On March 28th, 2019 the Children’s Bureau and the Office of Planning, Research, and Evaluation in the Administration for Children and Families brought experts together from around the country to discuss self-regulation and how the child welfare system...