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Advice to foster parents from a current foster youth Advice to foster parents from a current foster youth Key Point: Many foster youth have experienced big challenges, it is important for caregivers to be supportive and good role models. Focus Tools: Use these worksheets to practice key FOCUS skills Use active listening to help youth feel heard and supported.
Advice for foster parents Advice for foster parents Key Point: Annika and Maria explain the importance of patience as a foster parent or caregiver. Focus Tools: Use these worksheets to practice key FOCUS skills It's a good habit can be a helpful activity to help youth feel comfortable with your household routines and expectations.
Advice from a foster youth who has had difficult experiences Advice from a foster youth who has had difficult experiences Key Point: Identifying a support system can help you through even the roughest times. Focus Tools: Use these worksheets to practice key FOCUS skills Moving around can be stressful, try some of these activities to help you calm down.
Advocate for yourself and take charge https://vimeo.com/113623610 Advocate for yourself and take charge Key Point: Asking questions and communicating clearly can help you feel more in control of your situation. Focus Tools: Use these worksheets to practice key FOCUS skills Get clarification from others when needed.
Advocating for your child in all of their settings https://vimeo.com/111642741 Advocating for your child in all of their settings Key Point: As a foster caregiver, you have navigated a complex system and achieved your goal. These skills will help you advocate for your child's goals. Focus Tools: Use these worksheets to practice key FOCUS skills Use effective communication to develop partnerships with key people.
Assessing medical and developmental challenges Assessing medical and developmental challenges Key Point: It is important to explore the resources available for idenfitying medical or developmental challenges in youth. Focus Tools: Use these worksheets to practice key FOCUS skills Take the 'Ages and Stages' online survey to see if a youth requires immediate follow-up.
Be a mirror that focuses on the ways they are wonderful https://vimeo.com/108529025 Be a mirror that focuses on the ways they are wonderful Key Point: Effective caregiver/youth communication can help young people identify their own strengths and feel heard by those around them. Focus Tools: Use these worksheets to practice key FOCUS skills Effective communciation helps families better understand each others needs.
Challenge of being a foster to adopt parent Challenge of being a foster to adopt parent Key Point: Remember to reach out for support, you are not alone Focus Tools: Use these worksheets to practice key FOCUS skills When you feel upset or frustrated, taking a moment for yourself can help
Court was very intimidating but don't let that get to you Court was very intimidating but don't let that get to you Key Point: Navigating the court system can be challenging. Keep in mind that your needs and opinions are important, share them! Focus Tools: Use these worksheets to practice key FOCUS skills Practice effective communication strategies to help you clearly express your needs.
DEMONSTRATION: Dealing with a tantrum https://vimeo.com/116697005 DEMONSTRATION: Dealing with a tantrum Key Point: Communication and problem solving are key skills related to dealing with a tantrum or other challenging behavior. Focus Tools: Use these worksheets to practice key FOCUS skills These effective communication strategies can help you get your point across.

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