Who Helps Me?
These family members may not live with the child right now but still love them.
Who are birth parents or biological family
How might a child feel who misses their birth family.
name at least 1
sad, angry, confused, happy, etc
When adults don’t know the answer yet, they might say this...
what is maybe or I dont know
It’s okay to ask this when you don’t understand something.
What is a question?
These adults might take care of a child while their birth family works on things.
who are foster parents
How might a child feel when they don't know what's going to happen next.
name at least 2
anxious, confused, worried, scared, frustrated, irritated, etc
Some kids might go back to this family if it's safe.
What is their birth family
You are allowed to feel this way about more than one family.
what is love
This person helps a child figure out and talk about their thoughts and feelings
who is a Therapist
How might a child feel when their foster sibling has visits with family but they dont
name at least 3
relieved, angry, confused, sad, etc...
Some kids may live with foster families for this amount of time.
What is a short time, long time, or forever?
This is the one person who knows how you feel better than anyone.
who is me/myself
This person makes legal decisions about where a child should live.
who is a Judge
How might a child feel learning they are going back home to live
name at least 4
anxious, excited, worried, relieved, etc
A child might be adopted if this happens.
What is if they can’t return to their birth family?
You might keep a journal, draw, or talk to someone to do this.
What is share your story or feelings?
This person is in charge of making sure children are safe and cared for.
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This person is in charge of making sure the childs voice is heard by the adults
Who is the Social Worker
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Who is the Guardian Ad Litem
How can a child handle their feelings in a way that doesn't get them in trouble
name at least 3 things
talk abt them with a trusted adult and/or therapist, write them down, draw, play outside
The most important goal for adults is to make sure kids are this.
What is safe and cared for?
These can help remind you of the people you care about.
What are photos, drawings, or letters?