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Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) affects up to 1 in 20 people, and is particularly prevalent among young people in the adoption and fostering system. As a hidden brain injury, FASD can manifest in ways that often lead to challenging behaviors, which can feel overwhelming for caregivers relying on traditional parenting strategies. In this supportive guide, Barb Clark shares her experiences raising a child with FASD - what she got wrong, what she got right, and what you can do to support your own family.

When Daniel arrives at Casey and Mike's door he is an out-of-control teenager, whose history of abandonment and abuse has left him angry at the world. But no matter how big the challenge, Casey is determined to break the cycle and prove to Daniel that not all adults will let him down.

Embark on a transformative journey through the world of foster care with "Together Through Transitions: Helping Children and Foster Parents to Cope with Placement Changes, Disruptions and Reunifications." This compelling guide is your roadmap to navigating the complex, challenging, and profoundly rewarding path of fostering. Have you ever wondered what it truly takes to change a child's life? To be the steady hand that guides them through turbulent times?

"When They Run: Understanding, Preventing, and Addressing Runaway Behavior in Foster Children" is an indispensable guide for foster parents, social workers, and anyone committed to supporting vulnerable youth. Experienced foster parent and youth mentor Juan Rodriguez Aceves, drawing from almost a decade of hands-on experience with more than 100 foster children, offers a unique perspective that combines heartfelt understanding with actionable strategies.

This story recounts a complex and emotional journey of an adoptee, reflecting on the experiences of being stolen at birth and the lifelong impact of this trauma. In the early 1970s, an unwed teenage girl puts her child up for adoption, leading to a profound loss and a sense of emptiness that haunts the author throughout their life. The narrative unfolds through various chapters highlighting his struggles with anger, grief, and identity, pointing out the lack of connection with adoptive parents who couldn't address his emotional needs.

In Blank: A Memoir, The Year I Felt the Humming in My DNA, Patricia Havens shares the extraordinary story of uncovering a family secret hidden for over 50 years. While grieving the recent loss of her father, Patricia receives a life-altering letter from a cousin, alongside DNA test results that reveal a shocking truth: she was adopted. This revelation sends her on an emotional journey of discovery, where she grapples with the concepts of identity, belonging, and the bonds that define family.

In the intricate landscape of foster care, LGBTQ+ youth navigate a unique and often challenging journey that demands our attention, understanding, and action. "LGBTQ+ Youth in Foster Care: Beyond the Rainbow" offers an essential, comprehensive guide for foster parents, social workers, educators, mental health professionals, and allies committed to supporting these resilient young people.

Are you ready to embark on an extraordinary journey of love, growth, and understanding? Embracing the Spectrum: A Foster Parent's Guide to Nurturing Children with Autism is your compass in the beautiful, complex world of fostering children on the autism spectrum. This isn't just a book–it's a lifeline, a treasure trove of wisdom, and your personal roadmap to creating a nurturing, empowering environment for your foster child with autism.

The Whole Brain Parent weaves heartfelt stories with practical wisdom, showing how attunement, co-regulation, and consistent routines literally reshape developing brains. You'll discover how to interpret behaviors as communication, create sensory-supportive spaces, and develop regulation strategies that transform daily struggles into growth opportunities.

Are you ready to change a child's life – and your own? "The Foster Care Challenge" is your comprehensive guide to navigating the rewarding yet complex world of foster care. Written by Juan Rodriguez Aceves, a seasoned foster parent with over a decade of experience and more than 100 children welcomed into his home, this book offers unparalleled insights into the realities of fostering.

Foster Parent Collaboration: A Guide for Social Workers and Other Professionals argues that the foster care system is in crisis and one strategy for meaningful change is for social workers and other professionals to collaborate with foster parents. The collaboration will assist with increasing foster parent retention and the quality of care they can provide to children in their homes. The book provides practical suggestions supported by current research for how this can be done.

Adoptiert zu sein ist nicht immer leicht. Oft ist das Leben voller Schwierigkeiten und Herausforderungen, für die es keine nachhaltigen Lösungen zu geben scheint. Adoption ist Not und Tugend zugleich, wenn man bereit ist, den tieferen Sinn dahinter zu erkennen. Ist es nicht ein erstrebenswertes Ziel, emotional frei von seiner Geschichte zu werden, mit der Vergangenheit einen friedvollen Umgang zu finden und glücklich zu sein?

Every foster child carries within them the seeds of greatness, but traditional approaches to teaching responsibility often miss the mark. If you've ever wondered why typical parenting methods don't work with children who've experienced trauma, you're not alone. The truth is that foster children need something different—something that honors their journey while building their future. The Character Code reveals a revolutionary approach that has transformed countless lives.

Every child with a trauma history deserves a parent who understands that their challenging behaviors are desperate communications, not defiance. If you've mastered the foundational skills from Volume One but still find yourself struggling with aggression, defiance, daily living battles, and complex trauma responses, this book holds the missing pieces to your family's healing puzzle.

What if living a life true to yourself meant unraveling everything you were taught to believe? In this powerful continuation of her story, Emma Stevens returns to The Gathering Place and shares the hard-earned wisdom that comes from confronting loss, identity, and truth. As an adult adoptee raised to feel grateful rather than grieve, Emma was shaped by silence, expectation, and trauma. But deep within, resilient parts of her fought to be heard. Through raw and reflective storytelling, she explores what it takes to stop merely surviving and start living intentionally.

Have you ever wondered what really goes on in the hearts and minds of foster children? How do they cope with the trauma of separation, the uncertainty of their future, and the struggle to find their place in the world? The Invisible Scars pulls back the curtain on these often-overlooked aspects of the foster care experience, offering listeners a unique understanding of the emotional journey of foster youth.

Michelle and Andy are thrilled to be fast-tracked into fostering and are quickly paired with 7-year-old Milo – whom they hope will complete their family, making a ‘pigeon pair’ with their older daughter, Grace. But Milo tears through their home like a raging tornado, destroying a beautiful interior – and their lives.

Foster care could be very different in your community. If you were to find and effectively collaborate with the right people, your county could go from “not enough” to “more than enough.” This audiobook is narrated by author Jason Weber, and will help you lay the essential groundwork to see that happen.

Un libro cercano y real que transmite todo el proceso que se recorre tanto de parte de los padres como de los hijos y las instituciones que participan en esta vivencia. Nadie mejor que Olvido Macías como autora quien, además de sus hijos naturales, es madre adoptante. Su testimonio se une al...

In the complex world of foster care, success depends not just on your ability to care for children but on your capacity to navigate an intricate web of professionals, agencies, and bureaucracies. Co-parenting with the System provides an essential roadmap for both new and experienced foster parents, offering practical strategies for building effective partnerships with the numerous professionals involved in your foster child's life.