How to Talk to Your Child About Being in Foster Care

In this episode, we talk about the importance of open, honest, and accurate conversations with our children about their stories. Why are they in foster care? Who are we to them? What is going to happen next? You are encouraged to talk with your child soon after you meet them in ways that are age and developmentally appropriate and to keep the conversations going throughout their time with you. Our children should always have access to their stories and no part should be withheld from them ever-even the hard parts. The trick is to do so in ways that are appropriate for their age and development and to protect them from unnecessary harm as you navigate the foster care journey together. 

 

Episode references:

Maybe Days: A Book For Children in Foster Care: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Maybe-Days-Book-Children-Foster/dp/1557988021

Talking to Your Children About Foster Care & Adoption templates-email abennett@therestorenetwork.org for access.