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Articles From August 2026

Moving Beyond Participation: Ethical Youth Engagement in Permanency Practice

How do we move beyond inviting youth to the table and ensure their voices genuinely shape the decisions that affect their lives?

That question framed the opening keynote of the SWAN Summer Statewide Meeting, where permanency professionals from across Pennsylvania gathered to connect with one another and learn, including exploring practical strategies for strengthening youth engagement, belonging and lifelong connections.
Posted on August 10th, 2026