Resources

For this section I have included some resources that I have found useful, as both a foster parent, and a Mum. Please feel free to let me know about any resources that you may like, or feel should be included here for others to use as well.

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Inhalant Prevention - Resource Guide
Inhalant Abuse Symptoms & Considerations for Law Enforcement & Emergency Medical Personnel
Used with permission from the National Inhalant Prevention Coalition

Caregivers Handbook - Allegations
Child, Youth and Family
Permission has been obtained from the copyright owner, to be able to list this resource on this website.

Children in Care Policy - Clothing
This clothing policy is for children and young people in the care or custody of the Chief Executive comes into effect from the 1st October 2004. It replaces the clothing policy dated 1st July 2001 in the Care and Protection/Youth Justice Handbook.

20 TIPS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE SELF ESTEEM
By Richard D. Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed

A dynamic relationship exists between self-esteem and skill development. As a child improves in self-esteem, his academic competence increases. And as that competence increases, his self-esteem improves. The caring and concerned caregiver must come to realize that positive self-esteem is both a prerequisite and a consequence of academic success. Here are 20 tips to help foster a child's self-esteem:

FAQ about Crystal Methamphetamine
- What Is Methamphetamine?
- What Are the Short-Term Effects of Methamphetamine Use?
- What Are the Long-Term Effects of Methamphetamine Use?
- What Are Some Physical Signs That Someone Is Using Meth?
- Is it Possible to Overdose From Methamphetamine?
- How Is Methamphetamine Produced?
- What Can One Expect When Coming Down or Withdrawing From Meth?
- Does Crystal Meth Cause Better Sex?
- Why Is There an Association Between Crystal and Viruses Like HIV and Hepatitis?
- How Can I Find Out More Information About Crystal Meth?
Permission has been obtained from the copyright owner, to be able to list this resource on this website.

Be Burn and Fire Wise Checklist
Used with permission of the Safekids Campaign.

100 Play Dough Recipes
DISCLAIMER: These recipes were procured through the Internet. Use these at your own risk. I am not responsible for any harm done to people or property by using these recipes.

Helping Children Thrive
Supporting Women Abuse Survivors as Mothers
Permission has been obtained from the copyright owner, to be able to list this resource on this website.

Foster Care and Adoptive Community (USA)
A site that has some wonderful and very relevant articles for fosterparents.
www.fosterparents.com/delaneyreplies.htm
Permission has been obtained from the copyright owner, to be able to list this resource on this website.

What VIBE is all about
VIBE is a peer support group for young adults with experience of living with mental illness (17 – 30 years) for the whole Auckland region.

Promising Practices
How fosterparents can support the successful transition of youth from foster care to self-sufficiency.
Used with permission from Muskie School of Public Service.

Youth Justice - The New Zealand Experience
By Judge Becroft - Principal Youth Court Judge.
Permission has been obtained from the copyright owner, to be able to list this resource on this website.

A Care Notebook

Frequently Asked Questions About Permanency

Family Group Conferences

Attachment Issues
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Strengthening Families

Children Exposed to Domestic Violence
- A teachers handbook to increase understanding and improve community responses.
- An Early Childhood Educator's handbook to increase understanding and improve community responses.
Permission has been obtained from the copyright owner, to be able to list this resource on this website.

Meningitis Trust
Knowing the signs will save lives...
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Youthline Information

What are the Different Types of Fostering?

For Prospective Adopters & Foster Carers
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Real Kids Real Kids, Real Carers is a continuing education resource for foster carers. It contains 6 booklets covering topics of importance to foster carers. Real Kids, Real Carers is produced by ACWA, with funding from the NSW Department of Community Services. Permission has been obtained from the copyright owner, to be able to list this resource on this website.

Dealing with Feelings of Loss and Understanding Grief
Creative Ideas to Help Persons with FASD Succeed.
Permission has been obtained from the copyright owner, to be able to list this resource on this website.

Public Order Form for Child, Youth and Family

Everyday Gear - cyf catalogue
This catalogue has some great t-shirts, caps, drink bottles etc that you can buy - all bearing a child friendly statement.

Adolescence and the Art of Advocacy
PAN - People's Advocacy Network.
Permission has been obtained from the copyright owner, to be able to list this resource on this website.

Orphan's and Unsupported Child's Benefit (WINZ)
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Legal Ways Children May Come into Care

The Role of the Community Liaison Social Workers

Child Abuse Toolkit
Although this is an American kit, it does have a lot of useful information and ideas on 'How to Prevent Child Abuse as a Community.
Permission has been obtained from the copyright owner, to be able to list this resource on this website.

Stages of Stress

Discipline Tip Sheet

Long Term Consequences of Child Abuse

Recognizing Child Abuse and Neglect

Kinship
For further information about this booklet, and it's contents, please contact Diane Vivian of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Charitable Trust, on (09) 4806530 between 9am -3pm.

Caring for Kids After Trauma and Death