Foster Parent Handbook
Foster Parent Handbook

Author: Mary R. Rapshaw

Publisher: iUniverse

Published: 2002-04-11

Total Pages: 557

ISBN-13: 9781475920727

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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.

The Foster Care Survival Guide:
The Foster Care Survival Guide:

Author: John DeGarmo

Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company

Published: 2018-07-03

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 1620235811

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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.

A Guide to Foster Parenting
A Guide to Foster Parenting

Author: Mary Ann Goodearle

Publisher: Trafford on Demand Pub

Published: 2006-03

Total Pages: 193

ISBN-13: 9781412078474

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Surviving in the foster care system is as equally challenging as parenting difficult children. This is vital information all foster parents need to remain available for children who need them.

The No-Nonsense Guide to Foster Parenting
The No-Nonsense Guide to Foster Parenting

Author: Barbara Hughes

Publisher:

Published: 2010-04

Total Pages: 68

ISBN-13: 9781600474385

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Over two-thirds of the children placed in foster care come into the system carrying the negative baggage of their past. Broken families, substance abuse, and physical, sexual, and emotional abuse also create a dilemma for foster parents: How do you correct problem behavior while giving your foster children the extra reassurance they need? How do you show them that your home is a safe, respectful place? The No-Nonsense Guide to Foster Parenting is full of common-sense, compassionate solutions to the unique problems that arise in foster homes. Barbara Hughes is a successful foster parent of twenty-plus years, and has experienced literally thousands of different situations, behaviors, problems, concerns, and dilemmas. In this book you will see the best and worst situations in foster care. You will also learn how to deal with common problems and fears, and acquire the skills for doing so in a peaceable and respectful manner. This simple, common-sense approach guarantees better outcomes-enabling your foster children to be calmer and more focused so that they may grow and thrive.

The Foster Parenting Manual
The Foster Parenting Manual

Author: John DeGarmo

Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published: 2013-06-28

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 0857007955

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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.

A Guidebook for Raising Foster Children
A Guidebook for Raising Foster Children

Author: Susan McNair Blatt M.D.

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2000-02-28

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0313000395

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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.

Foster Parenting
Foster Parenting

Author: Courtney Sanders

Publisher:

Published: 2015-07-29

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 9781515262305

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"Foster ParentingThe Ultimate Guide To Foster Care - How To Create A Comfortable, Loving And Stable Home For A Foster ChildCongratulations on deciding to foster a child. This is an amazing decision full of sacrifices, but with a payoff that speaks volumes of your character and love. Now that you are ready to start the journey, you may have a lot of questions such as what do I have to do to foster a child and what can I expect from the child?We will learn the general requirements in place for fostering a child, the glaring disqualifiers, and the process by which you will be approved to foster a child.From there we will learn what your child will be like. We will address common mistakes first time foster parents make by expecting a well behaved child. We will take a realistic look at what to expect, as well as the common reasons behind the misbehavior. My hope it that this ebook will provide you with the tools you need to prepare for the arrival of your child and the knowledge to provide them with a stable environment they so desperately need. All parents know that parenting is hard work and requires discipline and consistency. Foster children require special care and discipline. We will discuss several discipline methods that work -without the use of corporal punishment- which is forbidden when it comes to foster kids. From preparing your home, your expectations, and your discipline you should be well on your way to successfully fostering your first child.

Advocating for Children in Foster and Kinship Care
Advocating for Children in Foster and Kinship Care

Author: Mitchell Rosenwald

Publisher: Columbia University Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 359

ISBN-13: 0231146876

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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.