Navigating the Journey of Foster Care
These eight introductory videos are designed to help families explore whether foster care might be a right choice for their family. These videos offer insight into different aspects of foster care to consider before receiving children into your family. We recommend viewing them in order, but they can be viewed individually. It will take about an hour to complete all videos.
Introduction to Navigating the Journey of Foster Care
This 2-minute video provides an overview of the videos in the series.
An Overview of Foster Care
This 9-minute video delves into the reasons children enter foster care, unpacks the goal of reunification, and provides a basic understanding of what happens once children enter care.
Who’s Who in Foster Care
This 7-minute video describes the roles of the key players you will encounter in the world of foster care.
The Precious Children in Foster Care
This 8-minute video provides an in-depth look at the children and teens who enter the foster care system.
Understanding Trauma
This 8-minute video shares about the trauma children in foster care or who have been adopted have experienced and what this means for parenting them.
Reunification and Advocating for Children in Foster Care
This 9-minute video focuses on the goal of reunification and how foster parents can be advocates for the children in their care.
Building Your Support Network
This 6-minute video emphasizes the importance of establishing a supportive village who can offer encouragement and help meet the relational needs of the children you welcome into your home whether you plan to foster or adopt.
Transracial & Transcultural Adoption and Foster Care
This 10-minute video helps prepare your hearts, minds, and family to receive children from different races, cultures, and backgrounds.
Language and Why It Matters
This 6-minute video helps you navigate terms and language that will bring dignity to children and families, while avoiding terms or labels that are not honoring.