PG 386 Foster Care Series
Schedule: 6 weeks, Mar. 3 – Apr. 7
Fees: No cost
Course Description:
May 3rd - Why Should I Unpack My Bags if You are Just Going to Move Me?
How is a child impacted by trauma and transitions through the foster care system? A foster care alumnus, who now works with the foster care system, will share her story. Taught by Mary Winters and Janet Carlson, MSW
March 10th - Why Should I Unpack My Bags if You are Just Going to Move Me?
This session will focus on what foster parents can do to help children who are dealing with the transitions of foster care. Taught by Janet Carlson, MSW
March 17th - Grief from the Perspective of the Foster Child
Taught by William Taylor, Riley Hospital Chaplin
March 24th - Grief from the Perspective of the Foster Family
Taught by William Taylor, Riley Hospital Chaplin
March 31st - How Children are Affected by Domestic Violence
Discussion will focus on how even the youngest children are impacted by the violence around them and take on various behaviors in order to cope and survive. Taught by Janet Carlson, MSW
April 7 - Hair, Skin & Nails for Children of Various Ethnic Backgrounds
This class will discuss the importance of foster children receiving personal care that is sensitive to their ethnic background. Different techniques will be demonstrated. Taught by Tonie Punch., Lutherwood Residential Services
Homework: Simple weekly assignments
Instructors: Variety of Guest Speakers (listed above)