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Adoption/Fostercare resources can be found below. Resources are listed in alphabetical order. Descriptive summaries were written by SDBP. Click the dropdown arrow to learn more about the resource, including resource type and intended audiences. Click on the linked name of the resource to open and explore.
Adoption/Fostercare resources can be found below. Resources are listed in alphabetical order. Descriptive summaries were written by SDBP. Click the dropdown arrow to learn more about the resource, including resource type and intended audiences. Click on the linked name of the resource to open and explore.
Includes both a 6-part “Trauma Toolbox For Primary Care” series designed to help primary care practices integrate trauma-informed care and trauma screening, as well as “Helping Foster and Adoptive Families Cope with Trauma: A Guide for Pediatricians,” which includes materials to educate pediatricians in caring for families involved with the child welfare system.
Resource Type: Toolkit, Website
Topics: Adoption/Fostercare, Trauma
Age Ranges: Infant (0-1 year), Toddler (1-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years)
Time/Length: Indefinite - multiple resources available
Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners)
Captivating, though often difficult to read, discussion of neurobiology and healing in trauma told through a series of individual patient stories. Although the book can get very technical, it is still accessible to parents.
Resource Type: Book
Topics: Adoption/Fostercare, Trauma
Age Ranges: No particular age range
Time/Length: 448 pages
Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners), Families, Patients
Tells the stories of several children's journeys through the child welfare system, told from various perspectives. Very good.
Resource Type: Movie
Available on: HBO
Topics: Adoption/Fostercare, Trauma
Age Ranges: Teen (13-18 years), Young adult/transition (18+ years)
Time/Length: 1 hour 53 min
Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Psychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners)
True story of a young, black girl growing up in poverty in NYC. Written by a NYT reporter. Very interesting, well-written. Touches on multiple topics including poverty, race, social services, substance use disorders.
Resource Type: Book
Topics: Adoption/Fostercare, Trauma, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion
Age Ranges: Infant (0-1 year), Toddler (1-3 years), Preschool (3-5 years), School aged (6-12 years), Teen (13-18 years)
Time/Length: 624 pages
Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Psychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners)
A Resource website created by DBP Fellow, former General Pediatrician, and adoptive mom. Contains trauma-related resources for providers, families, educators.
Resource Type: Website
Topics: Adoption/Fostercare, Trauma
Age Ranges: No particular age range
Appropriate Audience: Medical students (beginner), PGY1 medical trainees (mid level), PGY2/3 medical trainees (upper level), Fellow medical trainees (advanced), Psychology trainees, Neuropsychology trainees, Practicing providers (e..g pediatricians, nurse practitioners), Families, Patients
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