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How to Share The HARD Stories – Tough Stuff Plan

Each birth, foster or adoptive family has challenging items in their child’s history. Use this resource to make a thoughtful plan for impactful conversations.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoJuly 20, 2022Posted inParent Resources, Professional ResourcesLeave a comment on How to Share The HARD Stories – Tough Stuff Plan

Our Doors are OPEN For Minnesota

We are pleased to announce the signing of a MN host/lead county contract, which enables us to complete life history work directly with youth throughout Minnesota.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoJuly 13, 2022July 13, 2022Posted inNewsLeave a comment on Our Doors are OPEN For Minnesota

Social Medical History for Youth in Foster Care

Minnesota requires this comprehensive document for children and youth in out of home care. Learn more, see an example, view relevant statues and laws.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoJuly 8, 2022July 8, 2022Posted inProfessional Resources1 Comment on Social Medical History for Youth in Foster Care

Podcasts, Videos, Interviews and More

Listen in as we dream of a world in which everyone has the same person-centered access to their own personal history, stories, and medical information.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoJune 2, 2022June 3, 2022Posted inNewsLeave a comment on Podcasts, Videos, Interviews and More

Foster Care Record Retention State by State

Having access to your personal information is a basic human right, however, foster care records are not forever. See the laws that govern retention and destruction.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoMay 27, 2022May 27, 2022Posted inProfessional ResourcesLeave a comment on Foster Care Record Retention State by State

Adoption and Foster Care DNA and Search Services

When information is missing or is just not enough, check out these free DNA tests for adoptees, foster youth search services and DNA based search organizations.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoMay 17, 2022July 11, 2022Posted inYouth ResourcesLeave a comment on Adoption and Foster Care DNA and Search Services

Child Welfare Staff Workshop: Capturing the Essence of Youths’ Stories

Best practice, research, and good social work come together in this interactive and data-driven Lifebook training for permanency and child protection staff.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoMay 1, 2022July 24, 2022Posted inProfessional Resources1 Comment on Child Welfare Staff Workshop: Capturing the Essence of Youths’ Stories

Foster and Adoptive Parent Workshop: Practical Tips to Preserve Kids’ History

Experience this interactive, transformational, hands-on Lifebook workshop for foster and adoptive parents to help children understand their history and stories.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoMay 1, 2022July 24, 2022Posted inParent Resources2 Comments on Foster and Adoptive Parent Workshop: Practical Tips to Preserve Kids’ History

Ways for First Parents Share History with Their Child

The best options for first parents to share their story with the child, by writing a letter, completing a Medical History, guided journal, video or memory book.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoApril 24, 2022June 27, 2022Posted inParent ResourcesLeave a comment on Ways for First Parents Share History with Their Child

Power of Story is the FIRST MN Child Caring-Placing Agency Founded in 10 years!

Rule 4 status has been granted to Power of Story! We complete lifebooks, social medical histories and workshops in tandem with local agencies and organizations.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoApril 11, 2022July 11, 2022Posted inNewsLeave a comment on Power of Story is the FIRST MN Child Caring-Placing Agency Founded in 10 years!

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