Foster Care
True or False: Most children in foster care are returned to their parents within 6 months.
False. Although NC gives DSS one year to do this or explain why, most children are not able to return home this quickly.
Why do kids and teenagers bully each other?
For example: they are jealous, they are trying to be cool
What is child physical abuse? Give an example.
Physical abuse is an injury caused to a child on purpose by an adult in a caring role.
What does the word trauma mean?
A trauma is a bad experience where you were shocked, scared, or overwhelmed.
What helps you feel relaxed?
For example: listening to music, being home, walking outside.
True or False: When a report is made to DSS, children end up in foster care most of the time.
False. Most reports are screened out and not even investigated unless they meet certain standards. Even when a youth is found to be neglected or abused, most of the time, the child or teen remains in the home and services are offered to keep the family together.
How might kids and teenagers feel if other kids bully them?
For example: sad, embarrassed, mad
What is community violence? Give an example.
Violence committed in public areas by people who are not related to the people they hurt.
How many children will experience some kind of trauma before age 18?
a) Less than half
b) More than half
b) More than half
Is it okay for people to cry? Why or why not
Of course! Crying can be helpful and is NOT a sign of weakness.
Are there more children in foster care living with a family member or in a non-relative home (stranger)?
Non-relative / stranger's home
What are some ways someone might be bullied?
For example: physical, verbal, cyber
What is domestic violence? Give an example
Domestic violence is also known as dating or relationship violence. It can include any threatening, abusive, or violent behavior in the home.
What are the most common feelings after a child or teen experiences a stressful or scary event?
scared, confused, ashamed, sad, angry
Headaches, stomachaches, feeing hot, or sweating are all signs of stress. Which of these have you felt under stress?
For example: all of them. This answers depends on your experiences.
What is the percentage of children removed from their family/parents because of neglect?
a) 2% (a small amount)
b) 62% (more than half)
c) 92% (almost all)
b) 62 % (166,991 children in 2017)
What percentage of children in the United States have said they have seen bullying in their school?
a) 33% (less than half)
b) 50% (Half of children)
c) 70% (more than half)
c) 70% (more than half)
How many children witnessed violence in their family or their neighborhood in the previous year?
a) 1 out of every 100 children
b) 20 out of every 100 children
c) 50 out of every 100 children
b) 20 out of every 100 children or 1/5
What are the most common body reactions after a child or teen experiences a stressful or scary event?
sleep problems, concentration problems
How can you tell if someone might be feeling stress?
For example: You can listen to the tone of their voice, look at their facial expressions and body language, and of course ask them!
How many children of the 690,548 total in the foster care system in 2017 were living in a family member’s home?
a) 11% (72,588)
b) 32% (140, 675)
c) 86% (590,537)
b) 140, 675 children (32%)
How many children in the United States have admitted to being bullied?
a) 1 out of every 500 children (smallest amount)
b) 22 out of every 500 children (middle amount)
c) 167 out of every 500 children (biggest amount)
c) 167 out of every 500 children or 1/3
How many children experienced physical abuse in 2017.
a) 121,320 children - 18%
b) 303,300 children - 45%
c) 525,720 children - 78%
a) 121,320 children - 18%
What are the most common thoughts after a child or teen experiences a stressful or scary event?
thinking about the trauma, blaming self for what happened, worrying about what will happen in the future
What happens of a balloon gets filled with too much air? How is that like a person feeling too much worry or stress?
For example: a balloon pops just like a person may explode with anger and make poor decisions.