Hearts of Fire Foundation Few words are more important for a child entering foster care to hear than these: “This is not your fault.” Although those words are simple, many children struggle to believe them. Children often try to make sense of painful experiences by looking for a reason. Because they are still learning howContinue reading “This Is Not Your Fault: Helping Children Let Go of False Guilt”
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Helping Children Understand Why They Are in Foster Care: Answering Difficult Questions With Honesty and Compassion
Hearts of Fire Foundation One of the hardest moments for any caregiver, caseworker, counselor, or trusted adult is when a child looks up and asks: “Why am I here?” Other questions often follow: “Did I do something wrong?” “When can I go home?” “Why couldn’t my mom or dad keep me?” “Does my family stillContinue reading “Helping Children Understand Why They Are in Foster Care: Answering Difficult Questions With Honesty and Compassion”
From Reaction to Prevention: Building a Child Protection System That Keeps Families Strong
So what would a proactive child protection system look like?
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