Melvin's Story

Addresses the importance of agency resources, such as caregiver support groups and specialized training, to equip caregivers to work successfully with children and youth who have severe therapeutic needs. This video highlights a therapeutic foster parent's belief that effective advocacy relies on agency resources and training as well as community support.

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 addresses the importance of agency resources, such as caregiver support groups and specialized training, to equip caregivers to work successfully with children and youth who have severe therapeutic needs. This video demonstrates that effective advocacy relies on agency resources and training as well as community support.

Suggested Citation

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

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