FOSTER FAMILY FIELD GUIDE: Love the Unlovable, Enlarge Your Nest, & Stay Alive in the Process

A Foster Family Field GuideI finally did it. After caring for 27 foster children over 55 years, I now have the time to share some practical guidance with those who are, or aspire to be, new foster parents.Whether you’re a foster parent, teacher, social worker, foster youth, or advocate, “Foster Family Field Guide” is a heartfelt, action-ready guide to help you love bravely, grow your “nest,” and endure, without losing your relationships or your sanity.Here’s just a glimpse of what you’ll discover inside: Actionable trauma-responsive strategies for managing challenging behaviors, rooted in compassion rather than 'quick fixes.”Scripts for tough conversations: What to say to bio kids, teachers, friends, and the foster child’s birth family when emotions run high.The “First Night Blueprint”, step-by-step guidance for making a new placement feel safe, welcome, and less overwhelming.The Sibling Survival Kit: Tools for helping your biological children and their foster siblings bond and cope with jealousy, grief, or unanswered questions.A plain-language roadmap for navigating court dates, caseworkers, and who’s who in the confusing foster home system and related legal processes, without the jargon.Self-care blueprints that fit busy couples, because you can’t pour from an empty cup.Quick-reference crisis cheat sheets for meltdowns, shutdowns, and public misunderstandings.Guided reflection prompts for processing grief, loss, joy, and everything in between. This guide is perfect for families, youth, or support groups. …plus so much more.Not one foster parent I know opened their door, feeling ready. We all thought we’d get it wrong. And sometimes we did. But loving a child, even imperfectly, can mean the world to them. You don’t need to be a superhero. You just need to show up.These children don’t need your perfection. They just need your presence.This book offers a wealth of honest information, guidance, and practical advice as you begin one of the most meaningful journeys of your life.Ready to enlarge your nest, love the “unlovable,” and grow stronger, without losing yourself in the process?Scroll up and click “Add to Cart” now to begin your foster care journey equipped with courage, clarity, hope, and a smile. Read more