Social media can help strengthen relationships for youth in child welfare by connecting them with siblings, bio parents, foster siblings, and friends from previous placements. It also allows youth to tell their story and find support from peers. While some barriers exist like lack of time, knowledge, and confidentiality issues, developing social media guidelines and providing staff training can help child welfare agencies utilize social media's benefits in a responsible way. The key is focusing on empowering youth through connection rather than reacting with panic to new technologies.