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Tag Archives: DYFS
Abuse & Neglect Hearings
What happens at a fact-finding hearing? How can DCPP prove a child is abused or neglected? Think of a fact-finding hearing in a child welfare case as a trial.
Untangled: Teen Transitions
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.
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.
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