Resources for Caregivers
CAREGIVER HANDOUTS
AAP Handouts
AAP Safe and Sound - Adoptive and foster resources for parents, caregivers, teachers, counselors, and caseworkers
Bring out the Best in Our Children
Parenting After Trauma: Understanding a Child's Needs
When Things Aren't Perfect: Caring for Yourself and Children
National Child Traumatic Stress Handouts:
Understanding Child Traumatic Stress: A Guide for Parents
Complex Trauma: Facts for Caregivers
More handouts
10 Guidelines for Living with Children
Sticker Charts for Good Behavior (printable)
1) Superstar 2) Did It Myself Kitten 3) Catch the Ball
4) Frog to the Pond 5) Weekly Star Chart
Good Behavior Coupons (printable)
1) Set one 2) Set two
Behavior Management Tips
Helping Kids with Behavior Management
Helping Your Child Learn Appropriate Ways to Express Feelings
WEBSITES
Psychology Today - Find a therapist - you can search by zip code, type of therapy and insurance to find the right therapist for you in your area
The AAP Parenting Website
Center for Children & Youth Justice
An organization that works to improve life for children in foster care and the juvenile justice system.
Child Welfare Website for Community Resources
National Child Traumatic Stress Network
National Center for Learning Disabilities
Washington DSHS Parenting Resources
For behaviors management, parenting after trauma, health and safety and more.
Zero to Three
National Non-profit organization that provides parents, professionals and policymakers the knowledge and the know-how to nurture early development. Excellent age based handouts and behavior management tools for young children.
More websites
Effective Child Therapy - website to help you learn about mental health disorders and find an evidence based therapist
Guidance for Caregivers on Treatment of Mental Health Disorders in Foster Children
2015 DHHS Resources for Foster Parents and Caregivers including support group information
Centers for Disease Control Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers