‘Virtual Family Time/Contact: Fun Activities and Games’ guide offers a variety of enjoyable online activities for families who connect through platforms like Facebook, Facetime, Skype, and Teams. In some situations, children may be unable to be physically present with their parents or family members, necessitating…
This short 3-page guide provides a concise overview of childhood trauma, its impacts, and tips for supporting traumatised children. It explains why understanding trauma is important since many children involved with child protection services have endured traumatic events. Signs and symptoms of trauma are outlined…
The booklet is a valuable resource for parents, caregivers, professionals, and adults supporting children who have experienced childhood trauma or loss. It provides insights and guidance to help understand and address the challenges faced by these children. It acknowledges the profound and complex difficulties observed…
The “Helping Your Child Transition From Foster Care to Adoption” booklet is a valuable resource for foster carers and adopters who are supporting a child during the adoption process. Whether you are a foster carer or an adopter, you have a pivotal role in helping…
“The A-Z of Therapeutic Parenting: Strategies and Solutions” is an essential resource for parents or caregivers looking to effectively practice therapeutic parenting. This nurturing parenting style is particularly beneficial for children with attachment difficulties or a history of childhood trauma. This comprehensive book offers a…
Building Blocks for Resilience booklets are designed to provide parents and caregivers with information and activities to help build resilience in their children. The booklets provide information, tips, and activities, to help parents, foster carers, adopters and other caregivers nurture their child’s positive mental health…
Children who have been abused or neglected need safe and nurturing relationships that address the effects of child maltreatment. If you are parenting a child who has been abused or neglected, you might have questions about your child’s experiences and the effects of those experiences….
“Teenagers in Foster Care: A handbook for foster carers and those that support them” is a comprehensive and practical handbook tailored specifically for foster carers and their support network. This guide addresses the unique challenges and complexities associated with fostering teenagers, providing valuable insights and…
‘Strengthening Family Bonds: Relationship Building Activities for Parents/Carers and Children’ is a straightforward and easy-to-follow guide filled with enjoyable techniques, games and ideas that help families grow closer and connect with each other. This booklet is great for families with children of all ages and…
This factsheet provides basic guidelines and advice for adoptive parents on how to talk to their child about adoption. The factsheet covers important topics such as when to tell your child about their adoption, how to approach the conversation, and what to say (and not…
As a social worker, understanding the experiences of both foster children and their foster carers’ own children is crucial to providing the best possible care and support. This resource offers a valuable tool in the form of several questionnaires that can help social workers gather…
Later Life Letter by West Sussex County Council & Children first – Guidance & Examples The guide covers the following topics: IntroductionThe Role and Purpose of the Later Life LetterThe Content of the Later Life LetterWhat to Consider when Writing the Later Life Letter?References Click…
CONTENTS: SECTION I: REACTIONS TO DISASTER AND TRAUMA CHAPTER 1: CHILDREN’S REACTIONS TO DISASTERS AND TRAUMAIntroductionTraumatic stress reactions in children Age guide to children’s reactionsA note on trauma and bereavement CHAPTER 2: IDENTIFYING CHILDREN AT RISKRisk factors related to traumatic eventsNatural disasters: Risk factors for…
The Book of Learning & Earning for Care Leavers is a valuable resource specifically designed for young adults (aged 16-25) in England who have recently left or are in the process of leaving care. This comprehensive guide provides practical information, advice, and activities to support…
The “Trauma & Young People: A Guide for Parents, Carers, and Professionals” is a helpful resource designed to assist parents, carers, and professionals in supporting children and young people affected by traumatic events or experiences. This guide offers valuable information and practical advice to help…
The “Parenting Children/Young People with Developmental Trauma” booklet is a valuable resource specifically designed for parents and carers of children who have experienced developmental trauma. This booklet aims to provide essential information and practical strategies to support parents in understanding and parenting children and young…
The “Theraplay activities” resource is a valuable booklet that provides a helpful list of Theraplay activities specifically designed to enhance parent-child attachment. Based on the Principles of Theraplay, these activities aim to facilitate connection and enjoyment between parents or caregivers and their children. The resource…
“Home Truths” is a comprehensive app designed to provide essential guidance and knowledge for individuals who are about to move out and start living on their own. Whether you’re transitioning into student accommodation or your own place, this app aims to make the experience less…
The Developmental Trauma Easy Read Explanation Guides are invaluable resources designed to provide clear and concise information about developmental trauma to carers, older children, and schools. These guides aim to enhance understanding of the behaviors and emotions exhibited by children who have experienced trauma, emphasising…
The Lifeskills: Get Ready For Adult Life – Young People’s Pack is a comprehensive workbook designed to provide young people with valuable information and advice to help them navigate the transition into adulthood. With its focus on 10 essential areas of life skills, including money…
Guides Social Work Handbook: Life story for work children and young people in care Guidance on life story work for social workers by Kent County Council (includes an example of a completed life story book) Click here to view/download Life Story Work: A resource for…
This colourful activity book aims to teach young children in foster care, ages 3-8, about their rights in an engaging, supportive way. It covers the right to be safe, healthy, heard, and themselves. Through stories, drawings, games, and discussion prompts, children are guided to identify…
ReMoved follows the emotional journey of a nine-year old girl who is taken from her abusive birth home and placed in the tumultuous foster care system. This short film will help foster carers understand the experiences of many children coming from home of neglect and…
This booklet, made with help from parents and experts, delves into how early trauma affects adopted children’s school experiences. Addressing vulnerability, it aids both parents and educators in improving schooling. While focused on adoption, it applies to looked-after children and those dealing with trauma. The…
The resource is a useful guide explaining England’s 2010 Care Planning, Placement and Case Review (England) Regulations to young people in care. It was created with input from young people to use language and examples tailored for children and youth. The guide covers topics like…
These three nicely illustrated guides to foster care explain in a child friendly way who foster carers are, the role of a social worker and answers common questions a child may have.
Below are two different booklets which help children understand what adoption is and answer some of the questions children may have. The booklets have similar content but different design and are therefore listed together. They cover the following topics: What is adoption? What is a social…
This guide from Adoptive Families helps parents have open, honest conversations about adoption with their children. It provides sample dialogues tailored to different ages, tips for explaining difficult details, and advice for handling insensitive comments. The goal is supporting children’s understanding and emotional health through…