{"product_id":"first-time-fostering-a-practical-guide-for-supporting-kids-in-foster-care-9781464270345","title":"First-Time Fostering: A Practical Guide for Supporting Kids in Foster Care","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe must-read resource for foster parents, resource parents, care providers, foster carers, guardians, and social service professionals!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal Help for Real Moments in Foster Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen you don't know what to do, this book is here to help. Parenting a child in foster care comes with unique challenges that most parenting books don't cover. Between trauma responses, court dates, system constraints, and well-meaning advice that just doesn't apply, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and alone. \u003cem\u003eFirst-Time Fostering\u003c\/em\u003e offers practical, in-the-moment guidance so foster parents and kinship caregivers can navigate hard moments with compassion and confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFoster parents and caregivers will find: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcrete scripts and strategies to use in the moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRealistic advice for working with caseworkers and birth families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrauma-informed tips that respect the child's identity and experience\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard-earned insights from foster parents and educators who have been through it all\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is one foster parents will keep reaching for. It's actionable, honest, and built to help you respond--not react--when things get tough. If you're ready to feel more prepared, supported, and effective, this is where to start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Laura the Foster Parent Partner\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourcebooks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/12\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.22lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.36h x 5.47w x 0.96d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781464270345\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLaura is a content creator and mentor who draws from her experiences as a therapeutic foster parent, as well as shared stories and feedback from the community she's built. She supports and empowers new foster parents through getting licensed and fostering for the first time. With practical tips, trauma-conscious considerations, and relatable stories, Laura helps others approach the complexities of foster care. Her mission is to raise awareness, advocate for children in care, and inspire foster parents to feel confident and prepared in their journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Laura the Foster Parent Partner \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":48311275749533,"sku":"9781464270345","price":21.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_7b78450a-5a3b-4f0e-b725-931932cf67a6.jpg?v=1779260238","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/first-time-fostering-a-practical-guide-for-supporting-kids-in-foster-care-9781464270345","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}