“Big Feelings, Little Bodies: Helping Children Heal from Toxic Stress” explores the profound impact of toxic stress on children’s development, examining how early traumatic [...]
This tip sheet offers a meaningful look into the deep cultural, spiritual, and historical meaning of hair in Indigenous communities. More than just appearance, hair reflects identity, strength, [...]
Foster and adoptive caregivers face unique challenges when supporting sibling relationships. Children separated from their siblings need to see resiliency, compassion, and steadfastness in their [...]
Caring for a child with a different racial or cultural background can be enriching. It’s a chance to learn together and foster a sense of pride and connection to their […]
The Benefits of Stability: Creating Safety and Trust explores the critical importance of maintaining stability for children in foster care. Research shows multiple moves can significantly harm a [...]
Imagine a nervous child stepping into a new home, unsure of what to expect. The caregiver knows how important these first hours are. After helping the child get comfortable in […]
When children face challenges, their caregivers play a big role in helping them heal. One of the best tools for this? Playtime! Through fun and games, caregivers can build strong, […]
This Virtual Resource Kit contains a collection of tribal cultural customs, traditions, celebrations, ceremonies, and additional resources that provide important and insightful information [...]
Honesty throughout the permanency process can be difficult because the truth is often painful, and a child or youth may respond with anger, tears or withdrawal. But honesty helps children […]
Many complex issues create circumstances that lead to a child being separated from their parents. Those circumstances can be difficult to talk about. The child in your care will likely […]
