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Between Families Foster Parent Retreats Avoiding Power Struggles in Foster Care Power Struggles Do Not Discriminate IN THIS ISSUE: Foster Family Matters Recruitment Moment Care Provider of the Month Foster Parent Anniversaries July 2014 Foster Family Living Between Families Foster Parent Retreats Avoiding Power Struggles in Foster Care Power struggles do not discriminate. No matter what type anxiety, neglect and apprehension which foster of parent you are – single, married, adoptive or foster, no children experience. It is vital to a foster child’s success one is immune. All parents, at one time or another, have and healthy development for a foster parent to address been sucked into a tug-of-war struggle; both sides wanting these feelings and be a consistent, loving support as the to “win” the war. Power struggles for foster parents can be child works through the residual effects of a chaotic past. especially difficult since a foster child can often state, “I Most power struggles happen after a stressful event when don’t have to listen to you; you’re not my real mom (or the child becomes focused on what he wants and proving that dad).” Foster children often struggle with trust issues and he is right. In turn, parents can become focused on winning need to feel have to control whatever they can. Gaining the argument. When you realize that you are in a power control over situations is done in an effort to not feel struggle, recognize it and take steps to get out of it. Here are completely powerless. some suggestions to avoid or get out of a power struggle: On any given day in the United States, there are more than • Remove yourself from the situation; don’t allow yourself 500,000 children in foster care. Foster children represent a to be an audience for your child. Simply say “yelling and vulnerable population. Their histories of being mistreated, speaking to me in that manner is disrespectful, so I am abused and traumatized by separation from their biological going to leave now and we can talk later.” families make them prone to post-traumatic stress • Regain/maintain your composure. You are most effective disorders. When they move into someone’s home, they can when you are calm and in control of your emotions. be afraid and uncertain, often fearing that it will be just one more home they will have to leave. It is common for foster • Don’t try to teach or implement an intervention during a parents to have feelings of apprehension as well. This time power struggle. Teachable moments are seldom effective of getting to know one another, and establishing your role during a power struggle. in the home can cause power struggles. • Say only what is needed. Make your point in a concise These children have been let down so many times, why should manner; it is not the time to lecture. they trust adults? To test the foster parents’ commitment to them, • Be aware of when your buttons are being pushed. Teens they often engage in power struggles. They are attempting to and pre-teens like to draw you in by pushing your buttons, find out just how much the foster parents care. How much so you stay engaged in the conflict. will they tolerate before they reject me? There are many • Try to remember that their misbehavior is not to personally challenges that all parents face, but there are some attack you; it’s just their attempt to get control. that are unique to foster parents. It is • Plan ahead. Before a conflict happens, think of ways a thin line between you can handle tough situations. When things are avoiding power calm, discuss with your child the consequences for struggles and unacceptable behaviors. holding children • Know when you need to re-group. Take the time to enjoy accountable for a relaxing activity that helps you to relieve stress. their behaviors. As a foster parent, it is very important for you to take care It’s important for of yourself. Avoiding power struggles is one way to conserve foster parents your energy and maintain your well-being. As mentioned to remember earlier, foster children often engage in power struggles to the feelings avoid feelings of powerlessness. One way to help a child of confusion, feel less powerless is to maintain open communication. fear, loss, Keeping children informed of their future and having them sadness, involved in the planning of their care reduces their stress and anxiety. Providing them with opportunities to make healthy choices will enable them to understand they have a role in their own outcomes. Article taken from www.parentcentral.net http://www.parentcentral.net/index.php/ fostercare/avoiding-power-struggles-in- foster-care.html SAVE THE DATE! Foster Parent Retreats are quickly approaching! Go to the web addresses listed below for more information about the events, speakers and registration. Wichita Overland Park August 9, 2014 September 13, 2014 Registration Dates: July 7 – 21 Registration Dates: August 1 – 22 http://www.tfifamilyservices.org/?page_id=5385 http://www.tfifamilyservices.org/?page_id=5303 Care Provider of the Month Jamie and Rickey Castle July’s Foster wife will show the boys how to treat a lady in their futures. Parents of the They set the example of a loving family and wait on the kids Month are Jamie to follow suit. When the Foster Care Worker was visiting last and Rickey time, one of the foster kids said, “Rickey treats Mrs. Jamie Castle, from Enid, nice, I’ve never seen that. I think I’m going to treat my wife Oklahoma. Jamie like how Rickey treats Mrs. Jamie.” This gentle guidance to was a school healthy relationships is changing the kids each day. teacher but is Rickey takes the children fishing often and has purchased taking a break them poles and lures. They boys especially look forward to to give attention this and eagerly ask often to go. Jamie cooks routinely and to fostering. the kids report, “Jamie’s the best cooker I’ve ever eaten!” Rickey is a Jamie ensures the boys have had doctor appointments, eye lead maintenance appointments, dental appointments, hair appointments, tech. Rickey fixes equipment, does preventative and is very proactive in their health. She is proactive with maintenance, and other projects such as welding and the workers, the school, and the boys’ friendships. The first paperwork. Rickey is in charge when his boss is away, yet week of placement, Jamie took the boys to the carnival. The even with his significant duties at work; Rickey finds family worker met them at the carnival, where the oldest said that time to be a critical must-have. They are the foster parents her house was on 8 on a 1-10 scale. When asked what he to three boys. As pioneer foster parents, they immediately would change, he said, “Nothing, it’s perfect…except that accepted two tweens and a toddler. my mom could come live with us here.” When the worker Jamie and Rickey at first just had the tweens, and upon talked to Jamie later, Jamie said, “It’s sad when those things hearing there was another little brother out there, Jamie are said”, because she just wants to “scoop mom up and immediately looked into taking him. The toddler age group help her too.” That should be the desire and spirit of a was not one the Castles were interested in fostering, but foster parent, exactly what Mr. and Mrs. Castle possesses. she couldn’t stand the thought of their baby brother being When times were tough and the adjustments were hard, the out there alone! The youngest moved in and the kids are an Castle family NEVER gave up on the children. While dealing almost happy family again. with behaviors like physical aggression, name calling, and Jamie and Rickey both have been diligent in making sure fights, disrupting placement on them was never an option their foster kids’ needs are met. Jamie goes out of her way mentioned. The Castles treat the children like their own, and to make sure their mother gets visitation, to the point “no one would get rid of their own child just because some where if DHS cannot get one quickly, she’ll set up a visit behaviors,” was the response received when placement was with mom and drive the kids across the state to get there discussed. Jamie and Rickey keep the perfect balance of because their mother doesn’t have a car! She’s the perfect love and care for the boys, yet still hope that one day these example of what a Bridge resource parent should look like. kids can go home. They are fostering loving and healthy She has the boys call their mother routinely and says that it lifestyles and helping families along the way. makes the kids happier. Submitted by Rickey and Jamie still have their routine, structure, and Heather Lindsay normal life even as sudden parents of three. Rickey still Foster Care Worker, Oklahoma courts Jamie and they feel that his respect and love for his Recruitment Moment When is the best time to recruit? Summertime! Happy Everyone is busy in the summertime. But think about what we are doing – Anniversary ballgames, Scout trips, hitting the pool, and neighborhood get-togethers! What 1 year do all those have in common? You are David and Denise Lewis Tammy Hedge around a lot of people. Think about Jake and Ginger Mattingley Arman and Jennifer the many opportunities you have while Spencer and Amanda Brown Tashkesen watching your kids play their summer games, or enjoy their time in the pool Phothisa and Keneta Michael and April Turner Vongtheva/Darabouthirath Kenneth III and Charity to talk to the other parents about the great rewards of Fostering.
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