The Foster Care Survival Guide : The Essential Guide for Today's Foster Parents.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

DeGarmo, John.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Foster home care.

Foster parents.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (182 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Ocala, FL : Atlantic Publishing Group, 2018.

Summary:

Foster parenting is often seen as a calling and a mission of love. At the same time; foster parenting can be both very difficult and exhausting. When caring for children who have suffered abuse; neglect; and traumas; foster parents face their own set of unique challenges each day.The Foster Care Survival Guide is a must have for today's foster parents. It is a guide to surviving the lifestyle of a foster parent filled with personal stories; practical tips and advice; and even humor and emotions; The Foster Care Survival Guide is an essential guide for both novice and experienced foster parents.Leading foster care expert Dr. John DeGarmo combines his own wisdom with that of fellow foster parents. Tackling issues such as helping children with disorders and anxieties; how to best manage the lifestyle of a foster parent; working with birth parents; getting the help you need; addressing your own marriage while caring for children in need; and balancing the needs of your biological children with your foster children; The Foster Care Survival Guide delivers experienced and sympathetic wisdom and advice that every foster parent; advocate; and professional needs today as they care for children in care.

Contents:

Intro

Introduction

Preface

Chapter One

The Life of a Foster Parent

It's OK to Say It's Hard

The Joys of Being a Foster Parent

Julianna's story

We Can't Save Them All

Chapter Two

Burnout and Stress: Living an Exhausting Lifestyle

Julianne's Story

Compassion Fatigue

Take Time for Yourself

Remember to "Be in the Moment"

Let your heart break

Exercise, Diet, and Sleep time

Patience is a Virtue

Michael's Story

Don't Take it Personally

Your Own Support Group

Chapter Three

Meltdowns, Anxiety Attacks, and Disobedience

T.J.'s Story

The Power Of Our Words

Pick Your Battles

Time Out Vs. Time In

Redirect

Rewarding Good Behavior

Loss Of Privileges

Professional Help

Tom's Story

The Gift of Time

Chapter Four

Helping Children With Disorders

Cathi's Story

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Ashley' Story

Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED)

Kay's Story

Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)

Rebecca's Story

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

Tish's Story

Chapter Five

A Foster Parent's Broken Heart

Randy's Story

Bev's Story

Rachel's Story

Chapter Six

Looking After Your Marriage

Tina's Story

A Marriage Neglected

What About Yourself?

Sleep? What's That?

Discipline Disagreements

Oh, The Money

The Stress of Working with Biological Parents

Disagreements

Resentment

The Stress of Saying Goodbye

Making Time for Your Marriage

Time for YOU!

Help From Your Own Family

In Agreement

The Communication Factor

United and Together

How "NO" Can Strengthen Your Marriage

A World of Resources and Support

The Power Of Respite

Chapter Seven

Your Own Children and Family

Charonne's Story

Laura's Story.

Kolby's Story

Krystal's Story

Sandy's Story

What Your Children Need To Hear

Chapter 8

Working With Your Foster Child's Family

Kristin's Story

Char's Story

Being a Role Model to the Birth Family

Jessica's Story

Time for Questions

Visitations

Stephanie's Story

Sarah's Story

Being There

Chapter 9

Finding the Help You Need

Tammy's Story

A Support Group of People Just Like You

Pam's Story

A Support Group of Professionals

Carey's Story

Respite Care

School Support

Free Stuff!

Online Resources

Chapter 10

Inspiration as a Foster Parent

Glossary of Terms

Resources

Works Cited

About the Author.

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

ISBN:

9781620235812

1620235811

OCLC:

1023826407