Vol. 17, No. 1 • November 2012

Foster Parents and the Courts

When it comes to court, foster parents have a vital role to play. Although judges ultimately make the decisions, foster parents can have a huge impact on the lives and welfare of children by attending court and sharing information about the children in their homes. To support them, this issue of Fostering Perspectives shares key information about the courts and the role foster parents can play.

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Contents
	Supporting Young People When it is Time for Court
	Youth in Care Speak Out What I would like to tell a judge about my family
	Advice for Foster Parents about Going to Court
	A Judge's Perspective on Foster Parents and Court An Interview with Judge Monica Bousman
	Guardians ad Litem (GALs) Play a Vital Role
	Released But Not Reunited Getting my son home has been more stressful than I imagined.
	Overview: The TPR Process in North Carolina
	"You're Still Our Mother" My sons' adoptive parents helped us have a relationship.
	Second Parent Adoption: Why It Matters
	NCFAPA Supports "Raise the Age"
	Join the NC Foster and Adoptive Parent Association
	CFTs Can Contribute to the Success of Court-Ordered Plan
	Books on the Nightstand
	SaySo Celebrates its Quinceañera (15th birthday)!
	Youth in Foster Care and Psychotropic Medications
	CPS: Implications for Foster Parents
	A Reader Asks What should I know about adopting teens?
	Help Us Find Families for These Children
	Respond by November 22, 2012! What should be in a bill of rights for North Carolina foster youth?
	Writing Contest
	References cited in this issue
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