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Human Trafficking 101 for Resource Parents

May 21, 2024

New Course – This course explains what human trafficking is, how to recognize it, and how North Carolina resource parents can respond. (90 min.) Take course…

Guardianship, Pathway to Permanence

August 12, 2023

This course provides North Carolina resource parents information about guardianship, which is a route to permanence for some youth in foster care. (1 hr.) Take course…

Grief: How Resource Parents Can Cope with and Learn from Loss

June 28, 2022

This course explores common reactions to loss, offers strategies for working through grief, and features interviews in which resource families share their experiences of grief and healing. (1 hr.) Take course…

The Ultimate Parent Guide for Protecting Your Child on the Internet

August 13, 2021

Describes steps parents should take to ensure children and youth are safe online.
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National Child Traumatic Stress Network: Resources for Families and Caregivers

August 9, 2021

A great place to find resources for helping children and teenagers recover from traumatic events.
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How to Talk to Youth About Human Trafficking

August 9, 2021

This guide for caregivers and youth-serving adults explains exploitation and human trafficking and how to protect a vulnerable youth.
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Resource Family Tip Sheet for Supporting Reunification

August 9, 2021

Tips and insights from foster families who are outstanding supporters of reunification. Developed by the American Bar Association. Read more…

Tips for Helping Children and Teens Before and After Visitation

August 9, 2021

Suggestions from the American Academy of Pediatrics. Read more…

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