Volunteer: Be A CASA or GAL
Court-appointed special advocate (CASA) and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers advocate for the best-interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
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Foster Care Institute: Dr John DeGarmo
Global keynote, TED Talk speaker and foster dad to more than 60 children, Dr. DeGarmo shares his considerable wisdom and resources on the topic of foster care, trauma and many more topics.
The Foster Care Survival Guide
Leading foster care expert Dr. John DeGarmo combines his own wisdom with that of fellow foster parents.
TBRI® 101: A Self-Guided Course in Trust-Based Relationships
This course offers an informal, yet thorough approach to Trust-Based Relational Intervention®, an evidence-based intervention for children from hard places of abuse, neglect, and/or trauma.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services
SAMHSA's mission is to lead public health and service delivery efforts that promote mental health, prevent substance misuse, and provide treatments and supports to foster recovery while ensuring equitable access and better outcomes.
Watch Me Rise
With a former foster youth as founder, Watch Me Rise offers trainings, support groups, a podcast and more.
Fostered: A Memoir
Tori grew up in the foster care system, a bi-racial child in a confusing and volatile world. Now an adoptive and biological mom herself, she is dedicated to foster care reform, adoption advocacy, and help for vulnerable populations.
From Foster to PhD: Letters from a Suitcase
A memoir on the resilience, grit, and determination of one foster care kid who realizes the importance of education and chooses to push through many obstacles.
American Society for the Positive Care of Children
The American SPCC Parenting Toolkits were developed to save lives, break abusive cycles, and help build the nurturing childhoods that empower children to thrive.
When God Made You
Through playful, charming rhyme and vivid, fantastical illustrations, When God Made You inspires young readers to learn about their own special gifts and how they fit into God’s divine plan as they grow, explore, and begin to create for themselves.
One for the Murphys
"This is a beautiful book, filled with hope. You'll cry and laugh along with Carley as she learns to lower her defenses enough to love--and, more surprisingly, be loved. It's a story you'll long remember." —Patricia Reilly Giff, Newbery Honor-winning author
Untangling Hope
Untangling Hope is a contemporary Middle Grade novel with a refreshingly honest portrayal of foster care. This grace-filled, coming-of-age story is a journey of loss, resilience, and healing.