On Track for Placement

You have heard how long this process can take and this episode gives you a sneak peek into what the emotions are for someone during that time. Have you thought about it? Wondered what it'd be like for yourself? Listen in... can you see yourself doing this?

 

Reference Links

• Emergency Planning Toolkit
• Information about GROW Trainings (Michigan resources)
  
  • First aid
  • CPR
• Social history example
• Family collage example
• Self-assessment for future foster parents

Corrective Notes

We use words like "bio mom" or "adoptive parents" and other language that describes individuals involved with child welfare. There's a common phrase and theory called the Adoption Triad that does not involve foster parents but is relevant to understanding the world of child welfare, foster care and adoption.

There's significant, impactful and important research that has been completed and is being done about the biology of kids who have experienced trauma. We encourage you to learn more about brain behavior, child development and the impact of child or adolescent trauma.

We stumble over the words here, but what we're referencing is the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services