The National Child Traumatic Stress Network has developed a useful handout that offers activity ideas to parents whose families are sheltering in place, social distancing, […]
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Things to Do When You Cannot Be with Your ChildWays to supplement face-to-face visits or when those are not possible
by Rose Marie Wentz • Make a top 10 list of what you like about your child. Send it to them; may be one each […]
Read moreSupporting young parents in foster care
It can be hard for foster parents and staff to balance ensuring that a baby is well cared for without taking over the parenting role […]
Read moreBuilding a positive relationship with birth parents
by Donna Foster • Tips to help you engage, motivate, and support birth parents as they learn to parent their children in healthy ways. Foster […]
Read moreA Birth Mother’s PerspectiveWorking together to help Darren return home
I visited Darren a lot while he was in foster care and worked hard to get him back. Even though I had two relapses, I […]
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