Jane Schooler, author, adoptive parent and social worker, speaks  of the “psychological presence of the biological family” in our children’s lives.  I know this has been true for the foster sons we have had in our home, especially during the holidays.  That is why we wanted to share with you some tips on how to  help  children and youth  involved in out-of-home care during the holidays.  This two-page tip sheet is in an easy to print format to help you make holidays easier for the children in foster care while they are in your home:

Celebrating Holidays with Children You Foster

Inside this FosterClub guide you will find 12 ideas for supportive adults to help their young person through the holidays as well as 10 tips by foster youth to help foster youth get through the holidays: Helping Young People in Foster Care Through the Holidays.