Description
Quotes from Foster Children. Preface. Introduction. 1. The Motivational Stage First Things First! Know What to Expect. 2. The Planning Stage About Your Family. Are You Prepared? 3. The Welcoming Stage Getting to Know Your Foster Child. 4. Displacement Trauma. 5. The Adapting Stage Attachment and Protecting Your Foster Child. 6. The Educational Stage Parenting Issues and Much More. 7. The Empowering Stage Successful Evidence-Based Strategies. 8. The Letting Go/Adopting Stage. Resources and Useful Addresses. Bibliography. Index.