Abstract: A computer-implemented system includes a cloud-based encrypted database; a web portal for a placement entity configured to enable creation of a profile containing data for each youth in a foster care program, and storing the youth profile data and role-based data access permissions in the encrypted database; a web portal for a recruitment entity to identify, communicate with, and start the licensing process for a prospective foster parent family; a web portal for a licensing entity configured to enable creation of a profile containing data for each foster family, and storing the foster family profile data and role-based data access permissions in the encrypted database; a matching engine configured to access the cloud-based encrypted database to search the youth and foster family profiles, the matching engine further configured to identify best matches between foster families and youths, and generating a referral match; and a web portal for each foster family configured to enable updating of foster family pro

Abstract: Methods and systems for coordinating the referrals of youth and family services are provided. The methods and systems include a repository of community service organizations that are matched with an at-risk youth, parent, or other individual based on the risk factors associated with the subject and the interests of the subject. A mentor may be assigned to the subject to facilitate participation with the service organization. Follow-up is conducted by the method and system to increase the effectiveness of the treatment programs referred thereby.