by Robert Montoya | Jan 31, 2025 | Foster Care
Why Foster Care Transitions Can Be Challenging For many children in foster care, moving from one placement to another can be stressful and emotionally draining. Unfamiliar environments, new caregivers, and disrupted routines can trigger anxiety and uncertainty. A...
by Robert Montoya | Jan 3, 2025 | Foster Care
Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Young Minds Trauma can leave a lasting impression on a child’s emotional and mental development. For youth, unprocessed trauma often manifests in unique and subtle ways, making it critical to understand and address these...
by Robert Montoya | Nov 8, 2024 | Foster Care
Understanding and Addressing Lying Behavior in Youth in Foster Care: Strategies for Support and Improvement A Trauma-Informed Approach to Fostering Honesty and Trust Lying is a common behavior in children and adolescents, but when it comes to youth in foster care, the...
by Robert Montoya | Oct 11, 2024 | Foster Care
Understanding the Key Roles and Responsibilities in the Foster Care System Understanding the various roles and responsibilities for new or prospective foster parents and youth entering the foster care system can help ease the transition and clarify what to expect....
by Robert Montoya | Sep 27, 2024 | Foster Care
Providing More Than Housing for Young Adults Aging Out of Foster Care Transitioning out of the foster care system can be an overwhelming experience for young adults, particularly when faced with housing instability and the uncertainties of adult life. Gilliard and...