Teresa's Story (2017)
Highlights motivating factors for caregivers serving children with therapeutic needs, including the value of caregiver support networks, continuous training, and a commitment to strengthen families within the caregiver’s community. This video shares a foster mother’s experiences collaborating with biological families toward positive outcomes for the children in her care.
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This video is a part of the Empowering Caregivers, Strengthening Families Video Series. It highlights motivating factors for caregivers serving children with therapeutic needs, including the value of caregiver support networks, continuous training, and a commitment to strengthen families within the caregiver’s community. This video shares one foster mother’s experience with seeing positive outcomes for the children in her care, and emphasizes the importance of collaborating with biological families and understanding the unique role foster parents play in a child’s life.
Suggested Citation
Capacity Building Center for States (2017). Teresa's Story. Children’s Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
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