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21 Απρ 2022 · Because of their disabilities, they can be harder to place with a foster or adoptive family — now called a “resource family” by the state — than children without disabilities. Yet, like Louie and her husband, Kenny, many families do foster and ultimately adopt children with disabilities.
21 Απρ 2022 · Kristina has cerebral palsy, autism and Moebius syndrome, a neurological disorder that causes facial paralysis. She’s one of thousands of children with physical and developmental disabilities who enter California’s foster care system each year. These children often require specialized care, therapy and education services.
Recent efforts by the state to improve supports for foster children and resource families, as well as streamline access to services for kids with disabilities and youth with mental health needs could help with these challenges.
Alternative Family Services’ FACDD program specializes in working with foster children and youth that commonly have the following developmental disabilities: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Nervous System Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Fragile X Syndrome and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.
22 Μαΐ 2020 · Foster parents typically are motivated to provide care because they believe they are making a difference. When a child can express themselves through words and can show displays of affection toward the foster parent, often the relationship blossoms, and the mutual commitment strengthens.
KidsPeace Foster Care and Community Programs (FCCP) offers specialized foster care for autistic children/ children with autism needing placement outside of their families of origin. Youth admitted to this level of care are socially and emotionally unique and developmentally delayed.
With the right know-how, you can help a child with autism flourish and reach their full potential. Here are our top tips and strategies for fostering autistic children.
