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OFFER THE FOLLOWING ADOPTIVE/FOSTER FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES: |
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ATTACHMENT PARENTING
CLASSES
offering support groups for adoptive and foster parents. |
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Purpose of the class:
1. To assist parents who are parenting children who have compromised
attachment histories and have not been able to trust their caregivers.
2. This is necessary because these children often do not respond to
"traditional discipline" which relies upon a solid attachment.
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Goals for Attachment based Parenting
1. Understanding Attachment
2. Understanding Attachment comes first
3. Understanding the importance of Meeting Children's
Needs, especially their Emotional Needs |
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ADOPTION RESOURCE CENTER:
offering free information and referral services. |
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ADOPTION SUPPORT GROUPS: offering free support groups for
Adoptive and Post-Adopt Parents. |
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Services funded by Contra Costa County E.H.S.D.,
Diablo Valley College and Los Medanos College |
