Karen's Story

This video raises key motivating factors for caregivers, including the need for strong family and community support networks.

Publication year: 2017
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Capacity Building Center for States

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This video is a part of the Empowering Caregivers, Strengthening Families Video Series. It highlights some of the factors that motivate caregivers to work through challenges, such as having to say goodbye to some children, and that empower caregivers to provide permanency to others.

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Capacity Building Center for States (2017). Karen's Story. Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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