Introduction to the QIC-AG Permanency Continuum Framework

This introductory resource explains the mission and approach of the National Quality Improvement Center for Adoption and Guardianship Support and Preservation (QIC‑AG) and introduces its Permanency Continuum Framework. It describes how the framework guides the development and evaluation of evidence‑based supports across pre‑ and post‑permanency stages, with an emphasis on prevention, preparation, and timely, family‑centered services. The document provides foundational context for practitioners, administrators, and policymakers seeking to understand how targeted supports can strengthen long‑term stability and well‑being for adoptive and guardianship families.