If you are going to grab a book at the library or want to order a tween or teen parenting advice book, this is a good one to start with as it covers testing boundaries, appropriate behavior, how to address a rough patch, and much more.
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Intuitive Eating: A New Year’s Resolution
10 principles of Intuitive Eating. Eating disorders are serious, but oftentimes overlooked when children are in DCPP (formerly, DYFS) care and custody. Eating disorders among children in the child welfare system are often overlooked because other alleged abuse and neglect issues are at the forefront of everyone’s minds when speaking with foster children.
An Intro to the LGBTQIAP+ Community and What You Need to Know as a Family Member & Foster Parent
An Intro to the LGBTQIAP+ Community and What You Need to Know as a Foster Parent. As a foster or resource parent, it is important to make everyone feel welcome and be supportive.
Public Defenders in DCPP cases
In DCPP (DYFS) cases, parents have the right to apply for a public defender.
Not-so-Spooky Halloween Tips for Resource Families
10 ideas foster parents and families can use to prepare for a successful Halloween
Why You Should Consider Fostering a Teen or Adopting an Older Child
Reasons to foster a teen. Reasons to adopt a teen.
A child’s life book & growing up in foster care
A foster child’s life book. A foster child’s life book is recording of milestones, memories, and special events. DCPP (DYFS) caseworkers should encourage resource parents (foster parents) and family members to create a life book for foster children.
I need a summer schedule!
The summer is a time to kick back, relax and have fun! Routine helps children maintain consistency and know what’s expected of them. Choose a theme of the day. 4 key tips to keep in mind.
Should foster children participate in court hearings?
Absolutely, children should participate in child welfare court hearings as long as the child wants to be involved. Many children wish to appear in court. Children desire to meet the judge because they feel it is important for the judge to put a face with a name when making critical decisions about their lives. Children mayContinue reading “Should foster children participate in court hearings?”
Foster Parent Qualifications
Who is not permitted to become a foster parent?
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