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This is an opportunity for "any one" who has been touched by the Foster Care System to express themselves.  And I know many have a story to tell. Write from your heart and remember through Sharing, Caring, and Guidance, you can touch another person through your words. Our Families are the most Important Resource in the Nation, if not the World. 
Until it is recognized that ALL sides must be understood, to develop Strong Families, there will be NO Change.
May you find Strength in Your Higher Power, Granpa Chuck
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Some information from Web Page
Original Link: http://www.emkpress.com/fosterparenting.html
Call for Submissions Deadline 9/1/2010
"We are looking for your stories, wisdom, and experience to make this book the best it can be. Edited by FFT’s Kim Hansel, this book will help all foster parents understand the unique parenting challenges each child brings, and how to make the most of the time you have together".
Topics Might Include ~ To Submit an Article ~ Go to Website

"Topics might include:

• Parenting in the Trenches–dealing with challenging behaviors (lying, stealing, hording, etc.),being realistic and consistent in parenting, saying no to placements, respite...who needs it, how it can help

• Advocating for yourself (finding therapists, respite, support networks, disruption)
• Is Love Enough? What worked and what didn't for your circumstance

• Creating Birth Family connections--lifebook/story work, sibling connections, maintaining open connections, kinship care

And other ideas you might have we haven't listed!

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To submit an article, download how-to's and the permission form click one of the links below:
Foster Parenting permissions: Word Doc

Foster Parenting permissions: PDF

Questions? Shoot us an email"

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