Why are some kids in foster care?
Kids need to be safe! What are some things kids need to be safe?
Who makes decisions while kids are in foster care?
The judge decides where you will be most safe! He always wants what is best for you.
What is the caseworker's job?
The caseworker makes sure you are safe and tells the judge how you and your parents are doing. Who is your caseworker!?
What is a foster family?
A foster family takes care of you when you are not able to live with your parents. Who is your foster family?
Why don't you live with your parents?
Parents need to show the judge they can keep you safe. Do you know what your parents were or are working on?
Is there anything you are worried about?
It's okay to feel worried - talking to a grown up you trust can help!
What is a kid's job?
It's a kid's job to BE A KID and grow, learn, and have fun! It's a parent's job to take care of everything else.
Can you name some feelings you've had while in foster care?
Everyone has feelings. Sometimes, talking about them can help keep them from getting too big. What helps you?
What happens if the judge decides you can't live with your parents?
TPR - This means the judge has decided your parents are unable to keep you safe, and they are not allowed to make decisions about you.
Want to know something important about foster care?!
It's not your fault! You didn't do anything wrong! It's a kid's job to be a kid and a grown-ups' job to keep you safe!
What happens after TPR? Termination of Parental Rights?
Your caseworker will talk more about this with you. It doesn't mean you have to forget about your family or stop loving them!
It's YOUR chance to ask a question! What question/s do you have!?
I't's okay if you can't think of anything right now, but you have lots of grown ups who care about you and are here to help you. (Who?)
