Tip sheets are short informational resources on a variety of topics related to adoption, post-adoption, foster care, and caring for children and youth in general. Most tip sheets are three-four pages in length and include links to additional resources and information.
In Teaching Forgiveness for Big Hurts, learn how to guide children and youth through the complex journey of forgiveness after experiencing deep trauma. This insightful tip sheet offers practical [...]
Unlock the Secrets to Nurturing Social-Emotional Skills in Children! Are you wondering why little Naomi struggles to make friends or why Tyson’s table manners are a work in progress? Dive [...]
Siblings often argue and fight; it is a part of life, right? However, sibling rivalries and arguments can be more complex in an adoptive family since family connections are made […]
This tip sheet offers compassionate and practical strategies for parents and caregivers of children who have experienced trauma, toxic stress, or neglect. Readers will discover insightful tips on [...]
Preparing teens for adulthood is challenging, and it’s even more complex for youth in foster care. This tip sheet offers foster parents and caregivers guidance to help teens build the […]
Transitioning from foster care to independent living is a significant milestone for teens, filled with both excitement and challenges. This tip sheet provides foster parents with essential [...]
This tip sheet is a comprehensive guide for adoptive parents to understand their children’s developmental stages and the unique impacts of adoption. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining [...]
Learn how to navigate the unique challenges and joys of raising children in LGBTQIA±-headed households. This tip sheet offers practical advice on the following: Empowering Communication: Equip [...]
All children deserve to grow up in a safe, loving, permanent family. Too many youth, however, experience mistreatment, hostility, and rejection at home simply because of their sexual orientation [...]
When you are caring for a child transracially, there are many things you may worry about. For many caregivers, thinking about hair care can easily fall to the bottom of […]