Welcome to the Carteret County Foster Family Education page.
This resource is here to support you and inform you before, during and after your foster care journey. These courses can hopefully help manage expectations, prepare you for certain challenges that may arise while fostering, or even help you complete your 20 in-service hours to maintain your foster care license.
At checkout, apply the coupon code provided by Carteret County DSS.
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Introduction to Foster Parenting
Course$10
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Evaluating Risk Factors in Foster Care Adoption
Course4.5 average rating (4 reviews)$20
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Helping Adopted Children Heal From Past Trauma and Loss
Course4.8 average rating (6 reviews)$20
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How a Parent's History with Attachment and Trauma Impacts Adoption and Fostering
Course$20
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Introduction to Attachment
Course5.0 average rating (1 review)$20
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Parenting Children Who Have Experienced Trauma
Course5.0 average rating (7 reviews)$20
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Partnering with Birth Parents in Foster Care
Course$10
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Physical and Emotional Health Issues Common with Foster Kids
Course$10
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Practical Tips for Disciplining Children Who Have Experienced Trauma
Course4.8 average rating (5 reviews)$20
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Practical Tips for Disciplining While Maintaining Attachment
Course4.8 average rating (8 reviews)$20
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The Impact of Fostering on Kids Already in the Family
Course$10
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Trauma-Informed Parenting: Practical Applications of TBRI®
Course4.9 average rating (8 reviews)$20
Additional Agency Training
Creating a Family as additional FREE resources to support ongoing learning for families and caseworkers in the issues related to foster care adoption.
- Adoption A-Z Resource Guide
- Questions to Ask in Your Interviews with Foster Care Agencies
- 23 Crucial Questions to Ask at Foster Care Placement Meetings
For Welcoming a New Foster Child to Your Home:
- Building Trust With Your Newly Placed Foster Child
- Essential Tips for Fostering a Sibling Group
- Tips for Raising an LGBTQ Foster or Adopted Child
For Working with Your Foster Child’s Family:
- 5 Benefits of Co-Parenting in Foster Care
- Co-Parenting in Foster Care – How to Establish a Relationship with Birth Parents
For an Insider’s View of Fostering:
Creating a Family also has a list of Best Books for Kids Adopted from Foster Care by age and a list of Best Foster Care Books for Kids and Adults, broken out by topic related to foster issues.
Adoption Tax Credit Headquarters – should your foster placement move to adoption, this resource page will be helpful with its links to our annual show, blog posts, and tips for maximizing your savings through the Adoption Tax Credit.
Creating a Family Online Learning Centers: