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The Foster Parenting Manual

A Practical Guide to Creating a Loving, Safe and Stable Home

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The Foster Parenting Manual is a comprehensive guide offering proven, friendly advice for novice and experienced parents alike.
Distilling many years' experience into one book, John DeGarmo combines his own wisdom with that of fellow foster parents. He describes what to expect from the process, how to access help and how to ensure the best care for your child. He tackles thorny issues such as children's use of the Internet and social media, managing contact with birth parents and how to support your child at school. Most importantly, he provides advice designed to help your child feel safe, secure and loved.
The Foster Parenting Manual offers seasoned, sympathetic advice that will be valued by foster parents and the professionals who support them.

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    • Library Journal

      Starred review from November 15, 2013

      DeGarmo, an experienced foster parent of more than 30 children, fills the gap in current, quality literature on foster parenting with this concise yet comprehensive guide for potential foster parents or those affected. Beginning with a short history of the practice, he helps readers understand who foster children are, how best to understand their challenges and struggles, and how to establish rules and expectations in a home, as well as considerations for working with caseworkers and birth families. Each chapter begins with a foster family's story, and outcomes range from brief stays to permanent adoptions. DeGarmo includes both big-picture ideas about child development and nuts-and-bolts considerations for fostering, such as how often a caseworker must visit a home, what foster families are reimbursed for, and what training is required. VERDICT For anyone considering becoming a foster parent, this title is essential reading, full of rich advice. Unequivocally recommended.

      Copyright 2013 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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