The theme of this issue of Fostering Perspectives is “foster care as a support for families, not a substitute for parents.” Foster care is intended […]
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Holiday Tips for Kinship Caregivers
by Gina Brown • Be it Christmas, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or whatever your family holiday tradition is, your first year as a kinship care provider may […]
Read moreIt’s complicated: Parenting a child with complex trauma as a kinship caregiver
by Kate Murray • Many children in kinship care have experienced complex trauma. The National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN) defines complex trauma as children’s […]
Read moreHow Will I Remember My Life When Moving from One Home to Another?
by Donna Foster • If I were to ask you to tell me about your life, where would you start? Would it be the time […]
Read moreParents Can Help Transitions Go More Smoothly
by Bob DeMarco • Transitions can be hard. On our best days we handle them well. But on a bad day, or if there is […]
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