Helping children in foster care understand their history February 12, 2021 by Maris Blechner · Published February 12, 2021 · Last modified February 15, 2021 In this guest post, an adoptive parent and social worker offers suggestions for how to help children of all ages understand their past and the circumstances that brought them into care.
Maintaining a strong relationship when fostering January 14, 2021 by Lori Ross · Published January 14, 2021 In this guest post, a mother who has been fostering for more than three decades describes the ways that she and her husband have worked hard to remain good friends and partners who “love each other, like each other, and respect each other.”
Happier holidays! November 19, 2020 by Jessica Sinarski · Published November 19, 2020 · Last modified December 8, 2020 For children who are in foster care or were adopted, Christmas and other holidays can be a reminder of the family that they’ve lost. Here are some suggestions for navigating the season.
Is it lying or confabulation—and how should I respond? August 24, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published August 24, 2020 · Last modified December 14, 2020 Sometimes what looks like lying is a type of distorted thinking called confabulation that’s beyond children’s control and is particularly common in children who’ve experienced trauma.
Questions to ask when accepting a foster placement July 16, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published July 16, 2020 · Last modified December 17, 2020 Advice from experienced foster parents and social workers who train and support them.
Understanding childhood grief and loss June 4, 2020 by AdoptUSKids · Published June 4, 2020 · Last modified December 14, 2020 Understanding the causes and effects of grief and loss and how you can help your child heal.
