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Foster the Family
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Foster the Family
Encouragement, Hope and Practical Help for the Christian Foster Parent
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Foster the Family
Encouragement, Hope and Practical Help for the Christian Foster Parent
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Foster the Family
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Encouragement
New Foster Parents
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What If I Don't Like My Child?
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What If I Don't Like My Child?
Ever feel like you just don’t like your child from foster care? No, you’re not a bad parent, and you aren’t alone either. What you could be experiencing is called Blocked Care, and it’s highly treatable! There's no need to keep pushing through the symptoms. Instead, let’s address the why behind your feelings and look at the proven solution – the P.A.C.E. model.
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What If I Don't Like My Child?
Ever feel like you just don’t like your child from foster care? No, you’re not a bad parent, and you aren’t alone either. What you could be experiencing is called Blocked Care, and it’s highly treatable! There's no need to keep pushing through the symptoms. Instead, let’s address the why behind your feelings and look at the proven solution – the P.A.C.E. model.
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What If I Don't Like My Child?
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Why You'll Never Be Ready to Foster
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Why You'll Never Be Ready to Foster
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Why You'll Never Be Ready to Foster
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Why You'll Never Be Ready to Foster
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Explore some of the top reasons many prospective foster parents hesitate before stepping into foster care and how to know the time is right.
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New Foster Parents
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    The Basics of Trauma-Informed Parenting

    How to Help Your Child Feel Safe
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    How to Help Your Child Build Connections
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    How to Help Your Child Manage Emotions
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      Child Bridge Podcast

      This podcast explores the reality of foster care through true stories told by those who've lived them. Hear from the children who've grown up in the system, the foster and adoptive parents who raise them, the birth parents who fight for them and the experts who devote their lives to helping them heal. Join us on this journey as we delve into the heart-wrenchingly beautiful stories God writes and redeems through foster care.

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      Our Most Recommended Books

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      The Connected Child
      Practical guidance for adding children with complex needs to the family.
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      The Power of Showing Up
      Discover how a parent's presence shapes the child.
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      The Whole-Brain Child
      The new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures.
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      Present Moment Parenting
      A guide to finding peace in parenting an intense child.
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      The Connected Therapist
      How TBRI impacted an occupational therapist’s life and work.
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        Our Favorite Podcasts

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        Connected Family Podcast
        Listen in on real parenting conversations.
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        Empowered To Connect Podcast
        A healing-centered approach to healthy engagement for you and your family.
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        Resilient Caregiver Podcast
        Explore topics that foster/adoptive caregivers are talking about worldwide.
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        The TBRI® Podcast
        Experts discuss practical application of trauma-informed care.
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        Real Mom Podcast
        Biological, foster and adoptive moms get real about life.
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