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Books about Mental Health and Trauma

November 2, 2014November 3, 2016 Claudia Corrigan D'Arcy Recommended Reads

Essential books recommended by the Coalition for foster and adoptive families, plus anyone else who can benefit from a greater understanding of adoption and foster care.

A portion of books purchased through Amazon via our website links will benefit the Coalition. Just click on one of the following titles to purchase a copy and Amazon will automatically send a donation to the Coalition.

Child & Adolescent Mental Health: A Practical, All-in-One Guide

Helping Children Cope with Separation and Loss – Revised Edition (Non)

The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog: And Other Stories from a Child Psychiatrist’s Notebook–What Traumatized Children Can Teach Us About Loss, Love, and Healing

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Multi-Cultural Families and Transracial Adoption Books

Adoption and Foster Care Memoirs Written by Adoptive Parents and Care Givers

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Perpetuating Foster Parent Stereotypes

As people who care about children in care, as allies and as foster parents ourselves, we have to speak up each time one of these stereotypes about us gets thrown about.

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Parent Night Out for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents; Long Island

August 1, 2017

Key to My Art Studio
10 W Oak St, Amityville, NY 11701 631-598-1983 Parent Support Groups / SOS: Spectrum of Support

Discover your creative energy.

Join fellow adoptive and guardianship parents for a fun night of painting and fellowship.

Refreshments provided * FREE for the first 15 parents * $20 per person for others.

Register now!

Fill out the simple ...

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Discover your creative energy.

Join fellow adoptive and guardianship parents for a fun night of painting and fellowship.

Refreshments provided * FREE for the first 15 parents * $20 per person for others.

Register now!

Fill out the simple registration form below.

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email*
Phone*
I am a:*
- Kinship Care Giver
- Foster Parent
- Adoptive Parent
- Adoptee
- Foster Care Alumni
- Kinship Care Alumni
- Birth Parent
- Child Welfare Professional
- other
Check all that apply.

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Creating Your Family’s Lifebook; Ulster

August 12, 2017

Elting Memorial Library
93 Main St, New Paltz, NY 12561 845.679.9900 SOS: Spectrum of Support

The Adoptive and Guardianship Assistance Program for Everyone (AGAPE) will provide everything you need to start a meaningful Lifebook for your children. Our staff will be ready with supplies, guidance and support to help you tell your child’s story. ...

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The Adoptive and Guardianship Assistance Program for Everyone (AGAPE) will provide everything you need to start a meaningful Lifebook for your children. Our staff will be ready with supplies, guidance and support to help you tell your child’s story. Together we will create your Lifebook that you and your child can read over and over again.

FREE to all adoptive, kinship and guardianship families in the Hudson Valley (Ulster, Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, Columbia, Greene, Delaware and Putnam counties).

Register Now!

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email*
Phone*
I am a:*
- Kinship Care Giver
- Foster Parent
- Adoptive Parent
- Adoptee
- Foster Care Alumni
- Kinship Care Alumni
- Birth Parent
- Child Welfare Professional
- other
Check all that apply.

Questions about this workshop or AGAPE, contact Katie Dolye-Bunker at 845.679.9900 or katie@affcny.org

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Reframing Parenting Series; a Free Workshop for Adoptive and Guardianship Parents in Suffolk County

September 23, 2017

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
250 Neighborhood Rd, Mastic Beach, NY 11951 631-598-1983 ETA: Education and Training / SOS: Spectrum of Support

FREE series for parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

DURING THIS SIX WEEK SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

Building connections with your child before correcting their misbehaviors by using an attitude of play, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

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FREE series for parents raising children with adverse childhood experiences or difficult past histories.

DURING THIS SIX WEEK SERIES WE WILL EXPLORE:

Building connections with your child before correcting their misbehaviors by using an attitude of play, acceptance, curiosity, and empathy.

Supporting your child through their sometimes dificult behavior to get them back on track to more socially acceptable behavior.

Concepts of self-care, figure out where your relationship with your child is blocked and how to deepen connections with them.

Open to all adoptive parents and relative caregivers who have guardianship of the child in their care. Refreshments and childcare provided.

If you are unable to make this workshop and would like more information about AGAPE or future dates please contact us!

Register Now!

Saturdays in Suffolk; 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM on 9/23, 9/30, 10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4

Name*
First Last
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email*
Phone*
I am a:*
- Kinship Care Giver
- Foster Parent
- Adoptive Parent
- Adoptee
- Foster Care Alumni
- Kinship Care Alumni
- Birth Parent
- Child Welfare Professional
- other
Check all that apply.

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ABOUT THE COALITION

The Adoptive and Foster Family Coalition of New York was founded in 1975 as the New York State Citizens Coalition. The Coalition provides support, information and advocacy for foster, kinship and adoptive families in the Empire State and the professionals who serve them.

A member of the National Foster Parent Association and Voice for Adoption.

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