Support & Training
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Support Groups
Support groups are a great way to build relationships with other foster parents. We could all use a little extra support going down this road. There are several in-person and virtual options available.
You can find these events listed below.
05/08/24 Foster Adopt Kinship Support Group
05/22/24 Foster Adopt Kinship Support Group
Feb - Oct | Gladwin County Support Group
May - Nov | Clare County Support Group
Mentorship Program
Having someone whose been there is gold in this process. We have been working to pair up seasoned foster families with some of our newer foster families to help walk through this journey. Each experience is unique but having someone to help guide you and turn to when you need has been a huge success. If you'd like more information on how to get a mentor or be a mentor please reach out to Brianna via email, Brianna.L@fosterfamiliesnrc.org
Educational Trainings
Come and learn with us! These may count toward your yearly educational credits.
NCTSN Learning Center
Fostering Forward Michigan Training Institute
Suggested Reading
Here are some books that we recommend reading on your Foster Care Journey.
Parenting by The Book
John Rosemond
With a down-to-earth, warm, and humorous style, one of America’s top family psycholo-
gists sets forth a virtually. . .
Trauma and Recovery
Judith Herman, MD
Herman draws on her own cutting-edge research in domestic violence as well as on the vast literature of combat veterans. . .
Disconnected
Kids
Dr Robert Melillo
The proven, drug-free program to treat the cause-not just the symptoms-of autism spectrum disorders and related. . .
Foster the Family
Jamie Finn
There are great rewards that come along with being a foster parent, yet there are also great challenges that can. . .
The Body Keeps the Score
Bessel Van der Kolk, MD
In The Body Keeps the Score, Dr. Bessel van der Kolk uses recent scientific advances to show how trauma literally reshapes. . .
Reframing Foster Care
Jason Johnston
ReFraming Foster Care
is a collection of reflections on the foster parenting journey designed to help you do just. . .