Publication Date

5-2021

School

School of Behavioral Sciences

Major

Social Work

Keywords

child abuse, foster care, foster parents, foster children, trauma-informed parenting, mental health

Disciplines

Child Psychology | Developmental Psychology | Social Work

Abstract

Foster parents need to be trained in trauma-informed approaches and how to identify previous traumas in order to understand how their foster children’s past experiences of abuse or neglect manifest as mental disorders, social challenges, or behavioral concerns. Warning signs for depression or post-traumatic stress disorder should be noted, and youth should be taught how to foster healthy relationships in order to prevent substance abuse, irresponsible sexual activity, or academic failing. Foster parents can provide additional support by creating reasonable expectations for their foster children, teaching effective coping skills, and connecting with available resources.

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