Understanding the impact of trauma on children’s behavior: a discussion guide TOOL by AdoptUSKids · Published December 15, 2021 · Last modified January 25, 2022 A guide to help parent group leaders facilitate a discussion on trauma and its effects, helping parents and caregivers better respond to their children’s behaviors and need for attachment and healing.
Bringing joy to the support group experience November 29, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published November 29, 2021 Suggestions for creating a culture where members are encouraged to meet their challenges with hopefulness and making your group a place where joy can grow and thrive.
Using the AdoptUSKids Parent Group Leadership Curriculum WEBINAR by AdoptUSKids · Published October 28, 2021 During this webinar, participants learn how to use our new free curriculum and how to prepare and support their parent group leaders.
Free curriculum to help child welfare agencies build better support groups TOOL by AdoptUSKids · Published October 18, 2021 · Last modified October 28, 2021 Scripts, slides, and other tools to guide your group leaders through 12 hours of training
Helping parents embrace trauma-responsive parenting WEBINAR by AdoptUSKids · Published September 10, 2021 · Last modified October 28, 2021 A parent support specialist and mother of a daughter with FASD discusses the parenting strategies needed for children who have experienced trauma, including trauma in-utero, such as fetal alcohol spectrum disorders.
Tending to group dynamics: four steps to success for support group leaders September 1, 2021 by AdoptUSKids · Published September 1, 2021 · Last modified September 24, 2021 Tips to help you manage one of the most challenging and important tasks you face in your leadership role.