You Belong
A personalize-able poem page reminding children that they belong.
Print this page and sit with children as you fill in the lines after “to” and “from.”
Read or sing it aloud to children, then invite them to color it in. Display in children’s rooms or anywhere they can see often.
You are safe.
You are strong.
There is a place for you here,
A place that’s filled with love.
You belong.
Foster Care Resources
Resource sheet for providers and parents working within the foster system.
Heart Pocket
Here’s an activity to remind children that they do not lose their memories when they’re separated from those they love—they carry their memories in their hearts.
The World Sings to You
A song about listening.
Talking About It
Suggested answers to children’s most difficult questions about foster care.
The Creature Connection
How the human-animal bond can help heal.
Artmaker: Draw It Out! Foster Care
Digital, open-ended drawing activities to help children with expressing feelings.
Challenges & Strategies
Reflect on a moment or a period from your childhood when you went through a challenging transition (if you’re with a group, you might share with others).