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Consider Becoming a Foster/Adoptive Parent

Consider Becoming a Foster/Adoptive Parent

[ 0 ] 4.12.2011 |

The Families for Children (FFC) foster care and adoption program at Communities for People strives to find nurturing, loving and stable families for children in Rhode Island state care who are between the ages of 6 and 21. Many of the children in our care have experienced varying degrees of abuse, neglect, and abandonment. Given these experiences, children in our program, as well as their foster families receive an immense amount of support.

At this time there is a shortage of foster families in Rhode Island. There is even a greater shortage of families able to care for teenagers and children with significant emotional needs.

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Blue Ribbon Trees Remind All Have Responsibility for Child Safety

Blue Ribbon Trees Remind All Have Responsibility for Child Safety

[ 0 ] 4.9.2011 |

Family Service of RI Marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Family Service of RI is urging everyone to remember that each of us has the responsibility to protect children. To symbolize a commitment to prevent child abuse, Family Service of RI staff are working with area schools [...]

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First books for your journey into “syndrome” or “alphabet disorders”

First books for your journey into “syndrome” or “alphabet disorders”

[ 0 ] 3.20.2011 |

Deborah Gutman, is an emergency physician and the mother of a spirited, active, funny, and persuasive superhero who continues to need guidance in using his powers for good. She blogs on navigating the journey raising a child with ADHD, anxiety and sensory integration disorder on her new blog www.getsuperpowers.blogspot.com.

Does your child seem to be struggling more than you would expect? Are you getting an increasing number of phone calls from the teacher at school? Are you starting to feel like something is “just different” about your child when you see him/her in a peer group setting? Has your child already been referred for “testing” to evaluate behavioral or learning issues? If so, you may be at the beginning of a journey that may include many labels, specialists and lots of confusion. You are far from alone. One in every 5-6 children struggles with a psychological disorder or learning difference. You may ask yourself do we have to label every trait as a disorder? My personal perspective as a parent and medical professional is that if their struggles are affecting their daily functioning then a correct label helps obtain the necessary services and accommodations that will help your child reach their fullest potential with the least amount of struggle.

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PARENTING SIMPLY: Conversation and Resource Guide

PARENTING SIMPLY: Conversation and Resource Guide

[ 1 ] 3.18.2011 |

Some of the ideas discussed at the recent Parenting Simply Conversation;
• Be present
• Have a playful attitude
• Don’t sweat the small stuff (Does it really matter if your child wears pajamas to the grocery store?)
• Reduce choices (Including activities and food options.)
• Trust your intuition. (Make decisions based on what is right for you and not out of guilt.)

If you missed the conversation, watch the video and read our list of resources….

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Stick to your routine beautifully!

Stick to your routine beautifully!

[ 9 ] 3.16.2011 |

Guest Blogger: Margaret Owen

My son often ends up at school without his glasses, water bottle or having brushed his teeth! So when I saw casapinka’s beautiful collage listing her daughter’s morning school checklist I was inspired! I decided to paint one in acrylic as the fabric thoroughly intimidated me. You could also collage with cut out paper shapes and pictures.

Now when my son and I check our get ready for school painting, it brightens our morning and gets us out the door with everything we need.

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