Foster Parent Help and Support Group
Find help and community with over 40K other foster parents and kinship caregivers in this Facebook support group. Moderators include foster care expert Dr. John DeGarmo.
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Follow the Love: Permanent Connections Scaffolding
A groundbreaking guidebook meticulously crafted for child welfare stakeholders dedicated to empowering young people navigating the challenging transition out of the foster care system.
The Stuffed Giraffe: A Foster Care Story
The Stuffed Giraffe is the story of Ben, a little boy who is full of excitement (and a little bit of nervousness) at the thought of becoming a foster brother.
Set Free: A Childhood Memoir
In this memoir, Destini shares her vivid and detailed memories of her experience navigating child abuse, kinship care, foster care and finding a future despite the broken pieces of the past.
Cultivate Connection Online Course
The purpose of Cultivate Connection is to empower parents and caregivers to be confident, calm, curious, compassionate and connected.
RE: Conference
RE: Conference offers real encouragement for kinship, foster and adoptive parents.
Trust-Based Relational Intervention® Practitioner List
TBRI® is a powerful, proven method of intervention for caregivers of children who have faced abuse, neglect, and/or other trauma. This link is for a map of all TBRI® practitioners.
The Forgotten Initiative
Whether you are a part of the foster care community, passionate about serving or simply interested in learning more—here are some resources to help you get started.
Maybe Days: A Book for Children in Foster Care
Will I live with my parents again? Will I stay with my foster parents forever? For children in foster care, the answer to many questions is often "maybe." Maybe Days addresses the questions, feelings, and concerns these children most often face.
7 Insights and 7 Gifts Attachment Training
The short training videos (1-6 minutes each) equip parents with knowledge of the most important aspects of attachment and tools for how to create harmony in their relationship with children who have experienced trauma.
The Whole-Brain Child
The authors explain new science of how a child’s brain is wired and how it matures, and offer parenting strategies which lead to calmer, happier children.
Promise686: Navigating the Journey
Exploring foster care or adoption? Do you want to learn more before jumping in to an informational class? This video series provides a brief overview to help you navigate your journey into foster care or adoption.