An extensive afterword for adults caring for foster children describes the child's experience, underscores the importance of open communication, and outlines a variety of ways to help children adjust to the "maybe days"—and to thrive. From the Note to Foster Parents and Other Adults:The enormity of adjustment that children in foster care are asked to make is hard to over-state. Children in foster care may experience and express a range of feelings, many of which may emerge during the reading of this book. Multiple feelings may occur at the same time and may include: Relief and a sense of safety
- Happiness and a sense of enjoyment
- Sadness
- Anger
- Fear or worry
- Confusion
- Guilt
- Shame
- Loneliness
- Sense of loss
An extensive afterword for adults caring for foster children describes the child's experience, underscores the importance of open communication, and outlines a variety of ways to help children adjust to the "maybe days"—and to thrive. From the Note to Foster Parents and Other Adults:The enormity of adjustment that children in foster care are asked to make is hard to over-state. Children in foster care may experience and express a range of feelings, many of which may emerge during the reading of this book. Multiple feelings may occur at the same time and may include: Relief and a sense of safety
- Happiness and a sense of enjoyment
- Sadness
- Anger
- Fear or worry
- Confusion
- Guilt
- Shame
- Loneliness
- Sense of loss
Maybe Days: A Book for Children in Foster Care
32Maybe Days: A Book for Children in Foster Care
32Paperback(New Edition)
Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781557988027 |
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Publisher: | American Psychological Association |
Publication date: | 12/15/2001 |
Edition description: | New Edition |
Pages: | 32 |
Sales rank: | 352,172 |
Product dimensions: | 8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x (d) |
Age Range: | 4 - 10 Years |