Lois Rutten has a Master's Degree in Social Work and 28 years of experience in public child welfare. She currently works for Contra Costa County, where she is a division manager and leader in the child welfare field.
Foster Children and Their Belongings: What's Mine is... Mine?
Children in care can get mixed messages about what belongs to them and what does not. Many children in care have suffered trauma and loss and may become very attached to things they brought with them, or things that were purchased for them when they were placed in out of home care.
For example, if...(0 comments)
When caring for children in out-of-home care, we are given many opportunities to gain a connection to the child's family. How we choose to use these opportunities makes the difference between fostering a child and fostering a family. Remember the goal of fostering is almost always...(0 comments)
I want to take this opportunity to provide you with information about the placement of children with Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) in your home. In general, children with SHCN require substantial in-home health care, which can be provided by a licensed (resource) foster parent who might not be a...(0 comments)
