Foster Parenting

Feb 11, 2020 - Adoption is great, but it isn’t for everyone and can actually be harmful to the child. There are certain reasons people should not adopt. Consider these 3 reasons not to adopt before you make the decision to start an adoption process.

May 24, 2020 - Being a foster parent is not always easy. Learn to navigate the world of foster care more easily with these tips for foster parents.

Jun 27, 2020 - Here are 7 essential questions to ask the caseworker when you get the call or email to take a new foster placement into your home.

Sep 11, 2020 - After the judge declares your child's adoption is finalized, you thought the paperwork was done and you could just live life right?! Well, no. If you want to do it right, make sure everything is done RIGHT. Here are some things nine things to consider in the weeks after your child's adoption is final.

Learn to create a lifebook (memory book) for foster and adopted children, while child is foster care or after finalization. Hands on tips and resources.

Attachment theory identifies the four attachment styles as 1. Anxious (Preoccupied), 2. Disorganized (Fearful-Avoidant), 3. Avoidant (Dismissive) and 4. Secure.

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Treating attachment is one of the biggest challenges faced in psychotherapy today. The Attachment Project presents a path forward for healing.

One of the greatest gifts you can give your “differently wired” child is an understanding of: Who he is How his brain works What he needs to do to create the life that he wants When you can do this, and guide your child along the path of self-discovery, he can start to develop self-esteem and the self-advocacy skills needed to thrive in adulthood.