Download or read book The Foster Care Survival Guide written by John DeGarmo and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2018-07-03 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foster parenting is often seen as a calling and a mission of love. At the same time, foster parenting can be both very difficult and exhausting. When caring for children who have suffered abuse, neglect, and traumas, foster parents face their own set of unique challenges each day. The Foster Care Survival Guide is a must have for today’s foster parents. It is a guide to surviving the lifestyle of a foster parent filled with personal stories, practical tips and advice, and even humor and emotions, The Foster Care Survival Guide is an essential guide for both novice and experienced foster parents. Leading foster care expert Dr. John DeGarmo combines his own wisdom with that of fellow foster parents. Tackling issues such as helping children with disorders and anxieties, how to best manage the lifestyle of a foster parent, working with birth parents, getting the help you need, addressing your own marriage while caring for children in need, and balancing the needs of your biological children with your foster children, The Foster Care Survival Guide delivers experienced and sympathetic wisdom and advice that every foster parent, advocate, and professional needs today as they care for children in care.
Download or read book The Parents Guide to Foster Family Care written by Barbara A. Rutter and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Family Care Guide to Foster Families written by Saskatchewan. Psychiatric Services Branch and published by Regina : Psychiatric Services Branch. This book was released on 1968* with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Foster Parent Handbook written by Mary R. Rapshaw and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2002-04-11 with total page 557 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BECOME A FOSTER PARENT A mom, dad, house and dog do not make a home. Everyday, there are children who experience this sad fact when they are removed from their home due to neglect or abuse. Not every foster child has a foster family. In some regions, foster children must wait for long periods of time in shelter care. More than one-half million children in the United States rely on foster families to provide a safe and loving home. Many wonderful and caring families would like to open their homes to these children, but are clueless about how to get started. There are many misconceptions, myths and misunderstandings surrounding foster care. These concerns must be shattered and waiting children must be nurtured. This book details for prospective foster parents the requirements, qualifications and screening process. Step by step, foster parents are guided through the crucial decisions and directed to the vital information they will need to foster parent effectively. Foster Parent Handbook provides an indispensible guide for navigating through the foster care system. It is designed for use by prospective foster parents, those who are currently foster parents and professionals providing foster care services.
Download or read book Advocating for Children in Foster and Kinship Care written by Mitchell Rosenwald and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the first to provide strategies for effective advocacy and placement within the foster care and kinship care systems. It also takes a rare look at the dynamics of the foster and kinship relationship, not just among children and the agency workers and service providers who intervene on their behalf, but also between children and those who take in and care for them as permanency develops. Drawing on their experience interacting with and writing about the institution of foster care, Mitchell Rosenwald and Beth N. Riley have composed a unique text that helps practitioners, foster parents, and relative caregivers realize successful transitions for youth, especially considering the traumas these children may suffer both before and after placement. Advocating for a child's best interests must begin early and remain consistent throughout assignment and adjustment. For practitioners, Rosenwald and Riley emphasize the best techniques for assessing a family's capabilities and for guiding families through the challenges of foster care. Part one details the steps potential foster parents and kinship caregivers must take, with the assistance of practitioners, to prepare themselves for placement. Part two describes tactics for successful advocacy within the court system, social service agencies, schools, and the medical and mental health establishments. Part three describes how to lobby for change at the agency and legislative levels, as well as within a given community. The authors illustrate recommendations through real-life scenarios and devote an entire chapter to brokering positive partnerships among practitioners, families, and other teams working to protect and transition children.
Download or read book The Practical Guide to Foster Family Care written by Bert L. Kaplan and published by Charles C. Thomas Publisher. This book was released on 1980 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Foster Parenting Manual written by John DeGarmo and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2013-06-28 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Foster Parenting Manual is a comprehensive guide offering proven, friendly advice for novice and experienced parents alike. Distilling many years' experience into one book, John DeGarmo combines his own wisdom with that of fellow foster parents. He describes what to expect from the process, how to access help and how to ensure the best care for your child. He tackles thorny issues such as children's use of the Internet and social media, managing contact with birth parents and how to support your child at school. Most importantly, he provides advice designed to help your child feel safe, secure and loved. The Foster Parenting Manual offers seasoned, sympathetic advice that will be valued by foster parents and the professionals who support them.
Download or read book Resource Foster Parent s Survival Guide written by Cheryl Mitchell-Welch and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2014-04-17 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After thinking for many years how I could make a difference, I am elated to finish my first project and begin working to assist emancipated foster youth acquire a more suitable standard of living. Over the years I developed a passion for helping the less fortunate, the underserved, the weary and exhausted. At one time, I was the less fortunate, part of the underserved, and I felt weary and exhausted after some of the choices I made; until I met someone who encouraged me to do something different with my life. My friend encouraged me to dream! He provided me with the strength and courage to stand for what is right and “do” something about the injustice I witnessed. His advice, love, hugs, and shoulder to cry on always kept me feeling secure and confident. My decision to write this book was sparked by the young people which crossed my path and allowed me to take a tiny peak into their lives. In addition to the people who have the passion and desire to make a difference in the lives of our troubled youth. All of us can do something to encourage or inspire someone, whether we become foster parents, volunteer in our community, mentor a youth, spend time with the elderly or spend time in the classroom. Each act of kindness will propel our future in the right direction. By you making the decision to purchase this book, you have made a conscience decision to improve the outcomes for current and former foster youth. You are extraordinary and exceptional and I want to personally thank you for taking action to help today’s abused, neglected and abandoned children. Your efforts do not go unrecognized. We appreciate every act of kindness, every encouraging word, every listening ear, and every understanding heart. As you read through this book and obtain the necessary information to assist you in caring for traumatized children, we appreciate your thoughts, comments, and concerns. Please log onto our website: http://www.finding-solutions.org and send us your thoughts, comments, and or questions. It is important that we keep the line of communication open and you provide us with feedback that can assist in furthering our mission, as well as, you feeling comfortable delivering services to our most valuable resources.
Download or read book Foster Care Children written by Anita Bosky and published by . This book was released on 2002-06-01 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information for parents and educators of key issues to consider when caring for or teaching children who are in foster care. Topics discussed include how to make a favorable match between foster child and foster parent, how to prepare to meet the foster child and how to promote a smooth entry into the new family. STrategies for parents and teachers to address the particular emotional needs of foster children are a major focus.
Download or read book Family Visiting in Out of home Care written by Peg McCartt Hess and published by CWLA Press (Child Welfare League of America). This book was released on 1988 with total page 88 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Planning visits and making them meaningful for children in foster care and their parents are critically important to families and to case outcome. This guide helps social workers develop visiting plans that facilitate the achievement of case goals and decrease the length of time children spend in foster care, while encouraging a professional commitment to maintaining relationships between children in placement and their parents.
Download or read book Foster the Family written by Jamie C. Finn and published by Baker Books. This book was released on 2022-02-15 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There are great rewards that come along with being a foster parent, yet there are also great challenges that can leave you feeling depleted, alone, and discouraged. The many burdens of a foster parent's day--hurting children, struggling biological parents, and a broken system--are only compounded by the many burdens of a foster parent's heart--confusion, anxiety, heartache, anger, and fear. With the compassion and insight of a fellow foster parent, Jamie C. Finn helps you see your struggles through the lens of the gospel, bringing biblical truths to bear on your unique everyday realities. In these short, easy-to-read chapters, you'll find honest, personal stories and practical lessons that provide encouragement and direction from God's Word as you walk the journey of foster parenting.
Download or read book A Guide for Foster Parents written by Irwin G. Sarason and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Kids Need to Be Safe written by Julie Nelson and published by Free Spirit Publishing. This book was released on 2005-12-15 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Kids are important… They need safe places to live, and safe places to play.” For some kids, this means living with foster parents. In simple words and full-color illustrations, this book explains why some kids move to foster homes, what foster parents do, and ways kids might feel during foster care. Children often believe that they are in foster care because they are “bad.” This book makes it clear that the troubles in their lives are not their fault; the message throughout is one of hope and support. Includes resources and information for parents, foster parents, social workers, counselors, and teachers.
Download or read book A Guidebook for Raising Foster Children written by Susan McNair Blatt M.D. and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2000-02-28 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Foster parents need wisdom to guide foster children to enable them to have a meaningful experience. This book, written by a pediatrician, with the help of foster parents, provides guidance and suggestions to maximize the experience for foster families and assist them in the process. With the help of many foster parents, this book contains practical suggestions for those who care for foster children. It addresses many of the major and minor problems that may arise. This book contains easily understood discussions of those problems with practical suggestions for resolving them, including when to call in a professional. Although various trends in child welfare are discussed, it is important to note that this book does not aim at criticizing the system, but rather attempts to address the needs of the children going through the system. This book is intended as a resource for anyone involved with the foster care system and particularly families raising foster children.
Download or read book Specialist Foster Family Care written by Joe Hudson and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1989 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is the first systematic attempt to explore a rapidly growing child welfare service--specialist foster family care--as a viable and vital form of community care for children and youth experiencing a range of problems and needs. The authors explore and clarify the therapeutic potential of the foster family, the resources necessary to implement and maintain successful programs, the diversity of program models and strategies, the establishment of specialized foster care services in public child welfare agencies, and the application to a range of clients, including autistic, handicapped, and sexually abused children. Organized into three sections, this major new volume identifies program perspectives and principles, addresses program issues, and describes practical approaches for delivering services. Contributors highlight a number of issues that will require further attention as specialist foster family care develops. An indispensable guide for a broad range of professionals, including practitioners and managers employed in child welfare agencies and social work educators interested in child welfare policy and practice, Specialist Foster Family Care will also be valuable for undergraduate and graduate social work students and other persons interested in noninstitutional methods of dealing with troubled children and youth.
Download or read book You re a Foster Parent written by Virginia Commission for Children and Youth. Foster Care Committee and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Making Managed Health Care Work for Kids in Foster Care written by Ellen Sittenfeld Battistelli and published by CWLA Press (Child Welfare League of America). This book was released on 1996 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: All children are dependent on others for their care and well-being, but children in foster care are uniquely dependent upon governments and their agencies and services. These children have complex problems rooted in family, social, and environmental conditions, and often need a broad range of health, mental health, and developmental services to overcome the effects of abuse and neglect. This guide will help purchasers of managed health care understand the complex health care and social service needs of children in foster care.
