We have great news! Pressley Ridge Treatment Foster Care Pre-Service Training Curriculum received Evidenced-Based Status by the California Evidence-Based Clearinghouse for Child Welfare! Now what exactly does all of this mean, especially for HSC Foster Parents? Let’s break it down. …
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Shared Parenting in Foster Care
The need for foster parents is immense. Motivation for potential foster parents can range from a desire to help traumatized children, to a more specific goal of helping children reunify with their biological families. Here in Arizona the goal for…
5 TIPS FOR WRITING OBJECTIVE CLINICAL NOTES
Because therapeutic foster parents provide a bridge between therapy and home life, clinical notes are crucial. This includes daily notes on the child’s progress or regression on treatment goals, therapeutic activities, their predominant mood, coping skills, behaviors, incidents, and more.…
Becoming a Therapeutic Foster Parent in Arizona
So you’re interested in becoming a therapeutic foster parent? Great! There is a huge need here in Arizona. Getting started can seem like a daunting process, but we are here to help! Every agency does things a little differently and has their own process for new families. At HSC, the process is one of mutual selection; it is just as important that you feel that HSC can support you, as we do that your family is a good fit for our agency.
Celebrating Holidays with Traumatized Children
Kids who have experienced trauma may have mixed feelings about the holidays, but you can make it a fun, memorable holiday season by following these tips: Practice grounding activities to assist in self-regulation. A great one is the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding…