Should I Take in a Spanish-Speaking Foster Teen With a Baby? - Weekend Wisdom

Creating a Family: Talk about Adoption & Foster Care

English - July 20, 2024 06:00 - 4 minutes - 3.44 MB - ★★★★★ - 180 ratings
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Question: I was just asked to take on a Spanish-speaking teen with a baby. Do you have any resources to address fostering a teenager with a language barrier, as well as supporting her in developing adult skills and independence? She comes with a complicated history involving immigrating here on her own.

Resources:

Welcome an Older Child to Your Home (Resource)Former Foster Youth Voices (Resource)Helping a Child Heal from Trauma (Resource)

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