What do common mental health diagnoses mean, and how can you address them? By Emily Jo Wharry Opening the medical history file of a child in foster care can be a sobering confirmation of the […]
The Value of Supportive Relationships for Foster Parents By Sue Badeau It takes a lot of courage to be a foster, kin or adoptive parent. Courage that multiplies when it is shared. Several years ago […]
By Emily Jo Wharry In a year dominated by Zoom meetings and Google Classrooms, podcasts can offer welcome respite for screen-weary eyes. For those busy days when sitting down to read an article just isn’t […]
Choosing to become a foster parent is just the first step, but finding the right agency to partner with is equally important. Here are a few suggestions to help guide you to the right agency. […]
In exiting foster care, some youth see freedom, others see an uncertain future. By Sara Tiano Joseph Jones was 2 years old when he entered the foster care system in Alameda County, California. He spent […]
As foster, adoptive and kinship families face additional stress during the pandemic, practicing self-care becomes more crucial. By Suzin Bartley Caring for children in need is stressful even in the best of situations, but the […]
By Kim Phagan-Hansel As coronavirus continues to impact Americans on all fronts – from toilet paper shortages to event cancellations and school closings – the frontline caregivers for many of the country’s foster youth have […]
By Lisa D. Maynard Stress is a natural consequence for all parents, and often all the more so for foster and adoptive parents. Research findings suggest that some of the more specific stressors in fostering […]
A former foster youth with a degree in social work shares tips on how to handle challenging behaviors from youth in your care By Katarina Kabick, MSW Foster youth are often punished for normal developmental […]
By Laura Hutton Foster parent training provides a lot of information regarding how to work effectively with children in foster care but it usually includes little information about how to work effectively with their parents. […]
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