Orange County Register - 07/22/2014 Editor’s note: Nicole and Javier, who asked that their last name not be given for personal reasons, and their son Nathan returned to Huntington Beach Fire Station 6 on Monday, a year after Nathan was surrendered … [Continue reading] about An adoptive mother writes to her child’s anonymous birth mother
Permanency in the News – Week of 07/14/14
Permanency Tip of the Week: When working with a foster youth, who has experienced a significant trauma history, it is critically important to view their periods of emotional and behavioral distress through a trauma lens. Through this lens, you will … [Continue reading] about Permanency in the News – Week of 07/14/14
Permanency in the News – Week of 07/07/14
Permanency Tip of the Week:For Youth in foster care, especially older Youth who have lived in congregate care / group home settings, “Institutionalized behavior” is often difficult to let go of, even when they are with a Permanent Connection. This … [Continue reading] about Permanency in the News – Week of 07/07/14
Permanency in the News – Week of 06/30/14
Permanency Tip of the Week: One area that can be particularly challenging for our Transitional Age Youth with foster care backgrounds is in the formation and sustaining of healthy interpersonal relationships. This is especially true for our Youth … [Continue reading] about Permanency in the News – Week of 06/30/14
Permanency in the News – Week of 06/16/14
Permanency Tip of the Week: Viewing our Youth in Foster Care through a single lens may sound appealing and simple; however it misses the point in terms of the complexity and interwoven nature of their lives. The topics of Permanency, Loss, … [Continue reading] about Permanency in the News – Week of 06/16/14