Fosterage

Statement of the problem Most children in foster care tend to be at high risk of experiencing stability due to various complications that they have experienced in their lives. Especially for those that are still trying to get used to the idea of being in the foster care system. Depending on the type of difficulty that they are dealing with most of these children living in foster care find it hard to academically strong when their mind is not stable. Children of all ages end up in the foster…

1. As I approach the end of my placement I feel like I am ready to leave because I have learned the role and responsibility of a foster care social work intern. Before beginning this internship I developed a learning contract. Not only have I satisfied all my objectives, but have done more than what is on my plan. I learned how the foster care system function and its discrepancy in its arrangement. Knowing this information will allow me to rally for legislation that could possibly change or aid…

Pro-lifers Should be Advocates for all Children Many people who are pro-life are serious advocates of unborn children. Many are dedicated to a political position that would even abolish the right to abortion. While I respect this pro-life position, I believe that people who are truly pro-life should be consistent in their advocacy of all children -- unborn and born. As much as advocating for the lives of unborn children, pro-lifers should focus as well on protecting the interests of the nearly…

The population that I selected to discuss are youth in foster care. The social problem that I chose to highlight is how youth in out of home placements (i.e. therapeutic foster care) are being prescribed psychotropic medications at an increased rate, when compared to non-foster youth. Therapeutic foster care placements in some states is referred to as, treatment foster homes. Youths that have severe emotional, behavioral or mental health needs are typically placed in therapeutic or treatment…

People should be more concerned about the dangers of the foster care system because of the commonality of child abuse. Imagine a world where children are born without a home. Imagine a world where kids are scared of coming home to intoxicated guardians. Imagine a world where a minor becomes a servant in their own home. Imagine a world where children are separated from the only family they have left. Imagine a world where children are punished with extensive beatings.This is the known world…

In the fiscal year of 2006, over 5,049 children ran away from their foster families due to the parents inability to cater to the child’s need or due to an abusive foster family. The government should fund background checks for couples who want to foster children to decrease traumatic experiences while in foster care. However, no one would deny there are cases where children must be separated from their parent in order to protect them from serious abuse. An Indiana study found three times more…

Season One: Early Childhood (Birth to 5 years of Age) Once upon a time in Detroit Michigan on November 17, 1979, there was a little baby boy born in Hutzel Hospital by the name of William L Hayworth to Grace T Hayworth & William J Hayworth. My dad is from Knoxville Tn and my mom is from Detroit Mi. I didn’t grow up with them like kids .I was a foster child. I stayed in the foster care system until the age of fifteen when my sister found me and adopted me and brought me to California. My dad…

TIME-OUT FROM REALITY is a character driven drama. The plot has merit. The idea of a young foster girl trying to rehab her uncle so that she can live with him is very appealing. It’s always nice to see how an adult character can change through the eyes of a child. The story explores themes about forgiveness, family, and healing. The goal is clear and the stakes are personal. The story is driven also by the inner emotional needs of the protagonist, Izzy, just as much as her external goal.…

Child Protective Specialist, Samantha Simon, stated that a report was received on July 21st, 2015 with the allegations of laceration, bruises, welts, and inadequate guardianship regarding Lisa Li against Dinora Bayron. The narrative of the report states, “Today, 07-21-15 foster child, Lisa (age 3) has visible bruises on her cheek, buttocks, and legs. Lisa 's injuries were inflicted by foster mother, Dinora. Roles of Amy and Wendy are unknown. Jing Xiu has no role.” Ms. Bayron has four prior…

Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Taylor assists to identify and replace maladaptive behaviors and thoughts. This is especially helpful for Taylor who exhibits symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, aggression, and complicated grief. With this second placement, Taylor continues to show improvement with the use of CBT and support. In addition to CBT, other skills used to help Taylor include deep breathing techniques, identifying health alternatives and activities, social skills development,…