Tip sheets are short informational resources on a variety of topics related to adoption, post-adoption, foster care, and caring for children and youth in general. Most tip sheets are three-four pages in length and include links to additional resources and information.
This tip sheet offers valuable insights and practical advice for grandparents and other relatives who have taken on the role of primary caregivers for their grandchildren. It addresses the unique [...]
Navigating the complexities of out-of-home care can be challenging, but building a strong, supportive relationship between caregivers and birth parents can make all the difference. This tip sheet [...]
Discover the importance of shared parenting in maintaining crucial family connections for children in foster care. This tip sheet highlights how collaboration between biological parents, foster [...]
Making the decision to initiate a search is often a critical turning point in the life of an adopted person. There are many possible outcomes when you decide to search. […]
Sibling bonds often provide lifelong support, comfort, and resilience—especially when life is difficult. For children in foster care, staying connected to siblings, even when separated, is vital [...]
Discover the power of connection in this comprehensive guide. Explore the benefits of joining a parent group for foster, adoptive, or relative caregiver parents. Learn about the different types [...]
This tip sheet will help you to see when you’re “emotionally flooded” and can’t handle anymore, including some good tips on noticing and changing your breathing. It also gives advice […]
This tip sheet emphasizes the importance of self-care for foster parents, relative caregivers, and adoptive parents. It provides practical tips for maintaining mental, physical, and spiritual [...]
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Becoming a relative caregiver can happen in an instant. The shift from being a grandparent, aunt or uncle, cousin, brother, or sister to being a child’s primary caregiver and parent […]