Keeping Up with Your Foster Child’s Medical Needs

As a foster parent, taking care of your foster child’s health is especially important. When a child’s healthcare needs are met, it has a positive effect on their mental health, success at school, and ability to thrive.

What to Know About Abandonment Trauma

Abandonment trauma is a type of trauma that causes intense fear about losing people, being alone, or feeling lonely. It usually starts during childhood.

Loneliness: What You Need to Know

Feeling connected to the world is an important part of a happy, healthy life. When relationships are missing or incomplete, a sense of loneliness or social isolation can take over.

Substance- or Medication-Induced Mood Disorder

When you have a substance/medication-induced mood or mental disorder, sometimes your life may suddenly seem out of your control. Help is within reach. It’s important to learn more about this condition and the steps you can take to feel better.

Keeping Up with Your Foster Child's Mental Health Needs

Fostering a child can be full of joy. But it also has its fair share of challenges. With their unique experiences and backgrounds, foster children may have complex mental and emotional health needs. This article provides practical tips to understand, support, and manage the mental health needs of your child.

Helping Children and Teens Manage Their Fear of Violence

As a caregiver, you want to support your kids and ease their anxieties and fears. But talking about violence can be difficult. If you aren’t sure what to do or where to start, the following tips can help you be there for them.