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This factsheet discusses common issues that come up for children and families during the foster-to-adoption process, how to support your child or youth through the transition, and resources available for help. (Author abstract)
This factsheet provides suggestions for finding an adoption-competent therapist and offers information about the types of therapy that can help adopted children and their families. Foster parents considering adoption could face similar issues and therefore also may find definitions and...
This factsheet is designed to help parents (birth, foster, and adoptive) and other caregivers seeking information about the best way to resolve their differences with a service provider or other child welfare professional. Because child welfare agency policies and procedures are state-specific,...
This factsheet provides information on how communities, community leaders, and individual citizens can strengthen families, protect children, and prevent child abuse and neglect. (Author abstract)
All parents eventually face the decision to leave their child home alone for the first time. However, children face real risks when left unsupervised. Those risks, as well as a child’s comfort level and ability to deal with challenges, must be considered. This factsheet provides some tips to...
There is no master playbook for foster parenting, but the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Child Welfare Strategy Group has identified 10 online resources aimed at helping caregivers succeed in this critical role. (Author abstract)
This tip card offers expectant fathers guidance about supporting their partners during pregnancy and preparing for the birth of their babies. (Author abstract)
Committed fathers love spending time with their children, but with today's pressures of work and other priorities, it can be challenging to find ways to make quality and quantity time with the kids. Wayne Parker discusses some important resources for fathers to help make more time, and better...
In a world where children are "growing up digital," it's important to help them learn healthy concepts of digital use and citizenship. Parents play an important role in teaching these skills. (Author abstract)