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At Building Families for Children, one of the things that sets us apart is how we use Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®). TBRI® is a trauma-informed approach that guides how we care for kids and support foster parents. Our foster parents are trained in TBRI® and equipped with the tools and ongoing support they need to create safe, healing environments for children. A key part of TBRI® is Nurture Groups. These groups provide a safe and supportive space where kids can learn through play, practicing giving and receiving care in a way that feels safe and non-threatening. It’s in these groups that children begin to understand and talk about their hurts—learning to recognize the difference between outside hurts (like scrapes) and inside hurts (emotional pain). 📷 Dawn places a bandage on Kristen’s “hurt” during a Nurture Group training session, illustrating how we help children connect with their emotions and one another in healing ways. #buildingfamiliesforchildren #TBRI #nurturegroups #healingthroughplay #traumainformedcare #carebeginswithconnection #connectedparenting #fostercare

November is Family Engagement Month! Communities In Schools site coordinators work hand-in-hand with parents and caregivers, empowering them to be present and support their children’s success in school. Family engagement is also essential to improving attendance! CIS understands that students can miss school for a variety of reasons including lack of transportation, and housing or food insecurity. That’s why the CIS model is designed to support kids in the classroom and their families by connecting them to essential resources and supports. Learn more about how CIS is working with families to help kids stay in school and prepare them for life at cisga.org #BeingPresentMatters

Free Online Webinar: Implementing Foster Kinship's Evidence-Based Kinship Navigator Program Date: May 7th Time: 9 AM - 10:30 AM PST Register Here: https://lnkd.in/gFXCuAGE Kinship families need a village. Implementing a Kinship Navigator Program will offer hope to families in practical and real ways. Foster Kinship's model is proven to provide the stability grandparent and other kin caregivers need to help children overcome trauma, neglect, and abuse. Learn more about the Foster Kinship Navigator Program Model and how it can help ensure more safe, stable, and nurturing childhoods for all children in kinship care. You’ll learn more about the evidenced-based model and the four phases of implementation: Strategic Planning, Deep Dive, Capacity Building, and Implementation and Monitoring.

As we go back to school, we want to highlight that children in kinship care experience fewer school changes, which means more stability in their education and relationships. With less disruption, children can focus on learning and growth. 📚 Learn more about becoming a foster parent: https://bit.ly/3ZmcDuy

𝗜𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝘂𝗺𝗮 𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆? Every child in foster care faces trauma—its effects are real, yet overlooked educationally. Medically, trauma might be classified as a disability, getting kids the care they need. But in school? It's off the IDEA list, leaving foster kids without crucial support for educational triumph. Discover why this matters in my latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gu7j-Eaa

Navigating Single Parenthood: How Single Parent Ministries Can Help Single parent ministries offer a beacon of hope, providing resources, support, and a community that understands and navigates these hurdles together. They serve as a reminder that you’re not alone, providing a helping hand in times of need, and empowering single parents to face challenges with resilience and courage. https://lnkd.in/g2C9XSWm

Opening your heart to a child in need unveils a love you never knew existed. A dear foster friend shared this perspective with me, and it resonates deeply. 💖 Becoming a foster parent isn't just about providing a home; it's about discovering the boundless capacity of your heart. But what happens when that leaves? Do you have a hole in your heart? How do you cope? Check out my new coaching program for foster parents - details in stories. Building resilience, community and using your voice to advocate for yourself and the children in your care. #FosterParenting #fosterparent #fostermom #fostercarecoaching #rocny #rochesterny #coachforfosterparents #fostercare

Raising Empathetic Children: The Key to Nurturing Compassion Discover the secrets to fostering empathy in your children and building a strong parent-child relationship. Join us as we explore the influence of parental role modeling and volunteering on their emotional development. Gain insights from real-life examples and learn how to navigate challenging conversations with your kids. #EmpathyBuilding #ParentingTips #RaisingCompassionateKids #PositiveRoleModeling #EmotionalDevelopment #ChallengingConversations #NurturingCompassion #ParentChildRelationship #ChildhoodEmpathy #BuildingEmpathy

What can you do to promote the Building Block of Relationships in your work with children and families? Safe and supportive relationships can be peer-to-peer, child-to-parent, or non-parent-adult-to-child. It is shown that children who are also supported by adults who are not their parents are positively impacted.