Succeeding As A Foster Child
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Succeeding As A Foster Child
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Author : Jamie R. Schwandt
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Release Date : 2014-10-11
Succeeding As A Foster Child written by Jamie R. Schwandt and has been published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-10-11 with Ex-foster children categories.
This book is not solely written to discuss the plight of the underrepresented, but rather to assist former and current foster children and their foster parents to understand how to reach for and achieve success. This book will provide tools to overcome challenges as well as contribute to the knowledge foster children have about the great opportunities they have been afforded by simply being foster children. Written by a former foster child who now has his doctorate in education.
Foster Placements
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Author : Ian Sinclair
language : en
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Release Date : 2005
Foster Placements written by Ian Sinclair and has been published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Family & Relationships categories.
Based on exhaustive research, the authors discuss the primary concerns in foster placement planning. By monitoring and describing the individual characteristics of the child within their placement, we are able to discover what types of support are most beneficial.
A Foster Kid S Road To Success
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Author : Robert P K Mooney
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-07-15
A Foster Kid S Road To Success written by Robert P K Mooney and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-15 with categories.
It's tough being a foster kid. In addition to dealing with the abuse, trauma and/or neglect in their home of origin, kids in the foster care system face the fear and uncertainty inherent in having one or more temporary family placements. For kids who never find a permanent home, but instead age out of the system, homelessness, unemployment, drug addiction, and debilitating mental health illnesses are often their reality as they enter adulthood. But that doesn't have to be their future! A Foster Kid's Road To Success teaches teens in foster care the most important life lessons needed to succeed after aging out.
Success As A Foster Parent
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Author : National Foster Parent Assoc.
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2009-04-07
Success As A Foster Parent written by National Foster Parent Assoc. and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-07 with Family & Relationships categories.
Change a child's life! Reap the rewards of becoming a foster parent. Over 600,000 American children are in the foster care system each year—and the number is growing. So is the number of good-hearted people willing to become foster parents. But what does it take to become a foster parent? How does one begin? What about your own family? What does it cost? Success as a Foster Parent has the answers to these basic questions and much more. Written by Rachel Greene Baldino, MSW, in association with the National Foster Parent Association, it is the first and only commercially available book to clearly explain the process of becoming a foster parent. Readers will learn: • The questions to ask before making the decision to be a foster caregiver • How to research local state and private agencies • The financial cost and the compensation • The challenges involved in caring for children from infants to teens, including physically- and psychologically-challenged kids • Issues relating to schools, birth parents, supervisory visits, vacations, and dozens of other factors • All about adoption In addition to concrete information, there are dozens of moving stories drawn from interviews with veteran foster parents and tips about caregiving.
Foster Child
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Author : Dennis Harris
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2010-12-17
Foster Child written by Dennis Harris and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-12-17 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Dennis Harris is a native Washingtonian in every sense of the word; he was not just born in DC, he was owned by DC. He became a ward of the city at a very early age and stayed in the custody of the city until he was a young adult. Foster Child shares the story of his life as he navigates through his youth, beginning in DC;s city-operated orphanage and then ending up in foster care. Dennis shares some of his most intimate thoughts and emotions about his journey through foster care. Growing up in a challenging environment, he appeared to be a normal child to his peers while inwardly he struggled with the many issues surrounding his feelings of rejection and abandonment. His story will encourage and inspire anyone who is in the foster care system, who is dealing with low self-esteem and parental abandonment, or who may just need to find the courage to succeed despite challenging circumstances.
Fostering Success
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Author : Kate Wilson
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2004
Fostering Success written by Kate Wilson and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Foster children categories.
"A key aspect of the public debate about the children's services has been a focus on improved outcomes for looked after children, including foster children. This scoping review looks at the ways in which foster care impacts on outcomes for children and young people, highlighting the importance of supporting users of foster care services to define the outcomes they want in their lives and to achieve them"--Back cover.
Aging Up Not Out
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Author : Clarence Miller
language : en
Publisher: Daniel Clarence Miller
Release Date : 2021
Aging Up Not Out written by Clarence Miller and has been published by Daniel Clarence Miller this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021 with Family & Relationships categories.
Everyone comes from different backgrounds and life situations. The way we manage and deal with these challenges is the key to our success. Growing up in the foster care system, I learned this to be true at a young age. In this book, I advise and lead you toward handling life when aging out of the foster care system. What career path is right for me? How do I recognize abusive relationships? When do I start saving money? Join me as I discuss life, love, and happiness. This book is a great starting point for an foster child moving out on their own. It's full of helpful advice and guidance covering aspects such as basic decision-making, all the way to how much water to drink daily to live a healthier, happier life.
Do You Have What It Takes A Comprehensive Guide To Success After Foster Care
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Author : Kendra Hurley
language : en
Publisher: Youth Communication, New York Center
Release Date : 2009-09-01
Do You Have What It Takes A Comprehensive Guide To Success After Foster Care written by Kendra Hurley and has been published by Youth Communication, New York Center this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-01 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Presents basic advice for teens who had lived in foster care, covering health, nutrition, hygiene, finances, work, dating, and sex. Teens discuss their own experiences in each of the aforementioned areas and offer advice. Appropriate for both girls and boys.
20 Things Adoptive Parents Need To Succeed
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Author : Sherrie Eldridge
language : en
Publisher: Delta
Release Date : 2009-10-27
20 Things Adoptive Parents Need To Succeed written by Sherrie Eldridge and has been published by Delta this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-10-27 with Family & Relationships categories.
Do I have what it takes to be a successful adoptive parent? Does my child consider me a successful parent? Will I ever hear my rebellious teen say, “I love you”? What tools do I need to succeed? In her groundbreaking first book, Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew, Sherrie Eldridge gave voice to the very real concerns of adopted children, whose unique perspectives offered unprecedented insight. In this all-new companion volume, Eldridge goes beyond those insights and shifts her focus to parents, offering them much-needed encouragement and hope. Speaking from her own experience as an adoptee and an expert in the field of adoption, Eldridge shares proven strategies and the moving narratives of nearly one hundred adoptive families, helping parents gain a deeper understanding of what is normal, both for their children and themselves. By first strengthening yourself as a parent, you’ll be able to truly listen to your child, and to connect with him on every level, by opening the channels of communication and keeping them open forever. Then you and your child can grow closer through the practical exercises at the end of every chapter. Discover how to • be confident that your role in your child’s life is vital and irreplaceable • pass on the legacy of healthy self-care by assessing and regulating your stress • communicate unconditional love to your child • talk candidly with your child about her adoption and her birth family • teach your family how to respond positively to insensitive remarks about adoption • connect with other adoptive families–and build a support network • plus learn to become a “warrior” parent…settle the “real parent” question…cope with emotional triggers–what to do when you “lose it” . . . celebrate the miracle of your family…and much more
Success And Failure In Permanent Family Placement
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Author : June Thoburn
language : en
Publisher: Brookfield (VT)
Release Date : 1990
Success And Failure In Permanent Family Placement written by June Thoburn and has been published by Brookfield (VT) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Political Science categories.