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Foster families
It can be incredibly hard to run a household while also dealing with the challenges of helping a foster child. Foster parent education groups and professional counselors can…
What is Child Traumatic Stress? Trauma occurs when a child experiences an intense event that threatens or causes harm to his or her emotional and physical well-being. Causes…
Jell-O Ice Cream Mix any flavor Jell-o Pudding with 1½ cups milk and 8 oz Cool-Whip. Freeze. Serve once frozen. Enjoy!! Tropical Smoothie Yields: 4 cups Put 1½…
Abdominal Pain Allergic Rashes Bug Bites and Stings Burns Chest Pain Crying Infants Diarrhea Ear Pain Fever Fractures Head Injury and Prevention Lacerations and Animal Bites Poisoning Rashes…
Celebrating Birthdays For most children, birthdays are happy occasions shared with family and friends. But for children in foster care, birthdays can be a painful reminder of the…
All children need role models, but for children from abusive home, good role models may be even more important. Foster children need caring adults to give them direction…
Breakfast On-The-Go Easy Egg Sandwich Make egg salad using hard boiled eggs, canola-based mayo and mustard then serve on a toasted whole wheat English muffin or mini bagel…
Greater numbers of young children with complicated, serious physical health, mental health, or developmental problems are entering foster care during the early years. Every effort should be made…
When should you go to the emergency room? When your child is in a situation that could be life-threatening or could result in permanent injury, go to the…