FOSTERING CONNECTION:
HEALING FOSTER FAMILIES
Chosen helps foster families face distinctive challenges
Fostering Connections is a program geared toward foster parents, recognizing the unique dynamics and challenges they face. In the child welfare system, simply being involved can be traumatic. At Chosen, we recognize this, and are dedicated to helping children and foster families navigate the path to healing
Client Outcomes
At Chosen, we prioritize results that align with our mission. Results are woven into our model of care. We measure success not by what we gain, but by what we contribute.
5x
Adults from foster care have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder rates five times higher than the general adult population.
52x
Foster youth are prescribed psychotropic medications 52 times more frequently than the general population's 4 percent.
OUR APPROACH
We employ a tried-and-true six-pronged strategy to cater to everyday family needs.
- Trauma History
- Attachment Styles
- Trauma Techniques
- Medication Consult
- Education Consult
- Behavior Assessments
TRAUMA-REPONSIVE INTERVENTION
Fostering Connections gets to the root of mental health struggles.
Instead of focusing solely on diagnosing symptoms, Chosen employs a trauma-responsive approach to prioritize the experiences people have been through and healing the root of those symptoms, much like treating a wound before it becomes infected.
Our focus is on nurturing emotional well-being, leaving scars of resilience rather than unresolved trauma. This strengthens attachments and connections between children and parents and caregivers, reduces stress, mitigates trauma-related behaviors, and prevents hospitalizations and acute mental health crises.
TRAUMA-REPONSIVE INTERVENTION
Chosen uses clinical tools to determine how to create an approach that works for every family
Assessing Trauma History
ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences) questionnaires to trauma experiences in parents and caregivers.
Uncovering Attachment Styles
AAI (Adult Attachment Interviews) to understand how parents engage and connect with their children.
Providing Effective Strategies
Trauma-responsive techniques taught to parents and caregivers based on results.
Medication Consult
Personalized consultation on medication management to ensure the best care for your child.
Educational Consult
Support and recommendations to navigate the education and address your child’s learning requirements.
Trauma Behavior Assessments
In-depth assessments to understand trauma-related behaviors, providing insights for effective intervention.
