Building, maintaining, and strengthening connections between birth parents and foster parents keeps the focal point on meeting the needs of children and youth in the child welfare system. We [...]
A dramatic change may occur in families when a relative is called on to care for a child in need. There is often little notice and little time to prepare […]
Self-care is an essential priority for all parents. We can’t take care of others if we don’t care for ourselves. It may seem as if you don’t have enough time […]
Race and culture matter. By educating ourselves and challenging our own beliefs and biases, we can help children navigate their racial and ethnic development. These resources will help you better [...]
Children who have experienced trauma may present challenging behaviors at times. These behaviors can be emotionally and physically exhausting for children and their caregivers. Therefore, it is [...]
Have you ever asked yourself if you’re doing it right as a transracial parent? Have you ever been too embarrassed to ask questions about culture because you are afraid of […]
Take a moment to think of the representations you’ve seen of children who were adopted or in foster care throughout your lifetime. Television, movies, news stories, and social media have […]
“We need to talk.” Do those four words strike fear in your heart? They are usually the signal that a difficult conversation is on its way. Most of us are […]
In our original tip sheet, What Do These Behaviors Mean?, we wrote about what underlies so many challenging behaviors—behaviors like lying, stealing, aggression, defiance, hoarding, and [...]
You are a foster parent. Perhaps you’ve been doing this for a long time. Or, maybe you are newly licensed or have just finished your first placement. Perhaps you’re a […]
