Knowing that foster children have experienced some form of abuse, neglect, and trauma, successful foster parents often find themselves parenting foster children in a little different manner than they reared their own children, but they teach the same values, attitudes, and behaviors with a more realistic and flexible approach. Successful foster parents learn to build a tolerance for ambivalent feelings and learn to adjust their expectations accordingly. They also learn to have empathy for a child and his/her birth parents’ situation that caused for them to need a safe and nurturing environment away from home. 

Successful foster parents also learn the importance of working collaboratively with everyone, especially with the children. By working together as a team, more can be accomplished and more trust can be gained. This class will explore a variety of issues that resource parents face. The presenters will share personal insights and tips that can help participants in their resource parenting journey. 

Registration will close on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 12pm

***Please Note: This class will be facilitated on the online platform called Zoom. Internet access and access to a computer/laptop/tablet/smartphone is required to attend.

The link to attend this class will be provided at registration.

Please follow the link below for a brief tutorial on how to sign up for a free Zoom account.

Zoom User Guide