When children exhibit disturbing or difficult behaviors, we often feel at a loss. We may seek professional help, but when that doesn't work, what do we do? It can be very distressing, and many parents end up feeling there's no hope. Families crumble under the pressure, and relationships are damaged. But it doesn't have to… Continue reading
Gains and Losses: Helping Children Leave Foster Care Credit Hours: 3
Welcome to the PS-MAPP GROUP Preparation and Selection Program Credit Hours: 3
The number one reason people give for not wanting to be a foster parent is that it would hurt too much to let the children go. Letting go is the nature of foster parenting and people that become foster parents aren’t less caring than those that don’t, but know the work that they are doing… Continue reading
Understanding the Impact of Fostering or Adopting Credit Hours: 3
Teamwork and Partnership Credit Hours: 3
The KIDS Consortium Annual Spring Training Blitz will be held on Saturday, March 11th, 2015! This training will be from 9:00 – 4:00. Families will have an opportunity to take a 3 hour class in the morning, have lunch with other foster families, and take a 3 hour class in the afternoon! Registration and class… Continue reading
Endings and Beginnings Credit Hours: 3
Allowing children to test boundaries while in care can help them learn about natural consequences and the importance of making positive choices. (Texas DFPS, 2013) This training will allow the caregiver to make decisions for children in care re: social activities lasting 1 or more days, sign permission slips, and in general provide typical childhood… Continue reading
Welcome to the PS-MAPP GROUP Preparation and Selection Program Credit Hours: 3