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Learn about the critical aspects of child wellbeing within the foster care system through this 38-minute webinar presented by Jennifer Price, PsyD, as part of the WVCTSI Project ECHO Child Protective Services initiative. Explore the unique challenges faced by children in foster care and examine evidence-based approaches to supporting their physical, emotional, and psychological development. Discover assessment strategies for identifying trauma-related issues and developmental concerns specific to foster children. Understand the impact of placement instability, separation from biological families, and multiple transitions on child development and mental health. Examine collaborative care models that involve foster parents, caseworkers, healthcare providers, and mental health professionals in promoting positive outcomes. Gain insights into resilience-building interventions and therapeutic approaches tailored to the foster care population. Review best practices for creating stable, nurturing environments that support healing and healthy attachment formation. Address the long-term implications of foster care experiences on educational achievement, social relationships, and future life outcomes.
