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The First-Time Foster Care Playbook|Hannah Rutherford

The First-Time Foster Care Playbook : What to Expect, How to Respond, and How to Help Children Feel Safe and Supported

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Overview

When the placement call comes, most first-time foster parents discover something quickly: love and good intentions alone do not answer every question. What do you say during difficult moments? How do you respond to fear, withdrawal, emotional outbursts, or behaviors you do not understand? How do you help a child feel safe while navigating an unfamiliar system? This is a practical guide designed to help you move from uncertainty to confidence. Written for new foster parents and caregivers, this book helps you understand what to expect before placement, how to prepare your home and family, and how to respond with steadiness when challenges arise. Inside, you will discover:

  • Step-by-step guidance for the first hours, first days, and first weeks
  • Practical strategies for building trust and emotional safety
  • Real-life response scripts for difficult situations
  • Tools for working with caseworkers and birth families
  • Checklists, templates, and bonus resources you can return to again and again

You don't need perfect answers to become a safe place. You simply need practical guidance, a willing heart, and the confidence to take the next step.

This item is Non-Returnable

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9798198124677
  • ISBN-10: 9798198124677
  • Publisher: Independently Published
  • Publish Date: May 2026
  • Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.71 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
  • Page Count: 340

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