The intent of these questions are for self reflection and are not ‘graded’. Please take your time to consider and reflect on your answers. The questions are from the curriculum as well as seasoned foster parents who believe these are important to process.
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Two circles represent friends and family. List the names of extended family members and friends you have in your network. How strong are your relationships with these people (strong, weak or strained)?
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The circle marked, “Developmental Needs Network” represents resources in the community that are essential to your family’s well-being and development. You might add medical clinics, schools, day care, or other resources. How strong are your relationships with these people (strong, weak or strained)?
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Locate the circle marked Employment/Income. List the different areas from which your family receives an income. How strong are the relationships between you and your sources of financial support?
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The last two circles on your ecomap represent any Teams or Voluntary Networks/Organizations to which you may belong. List those groups of support and connection here and indicate how strong your ties are to them (strong, weak or strained).
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Consider your completed ecomap. What are your areas of strong support? Are there any areas that will need to be strengthened as you begin your fostering journey? Do you have any new insights your family and your support network?
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Why is consistency so important for children with backgrounds of separation, loss and trauma? Based on your own childhood and life experiences, do you think it will be harder or easier for you to stay consistent?
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What practical ideas do you have to help a child understand the boundaries and expectations in your home?
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What are the behaviors that really trouble you? Why do they trouble you so much?
• Needy all the time
• Screaming/Crying
• Not appreciative
• Lack of Affection
• Refusing to Cooperate
• Violence
• Isolating
• Mistrusting
• Withdraw from you/family
• Anger/Depression
• Complaining
• Name-calling
• Destructive
• Rejecting
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Reflect on what thoughts and beliefs you may have had regarding parents whose children are in foster care prior to beginning the FIRST training. Have they changed? In what ways?
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What activity or skill from session 6 would you be willing to try this week?
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