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Lifebooks’ Create Personal Archives for Young People in Out-of-Home Care

Imprint News and the Sahan Journal Article, featuring the importance of Lifebooks, and the work of Power of Story.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoDecember 7, 2022February 25, 2023Posted inNewsLeave a comment on Lifebooks’ Create Personal Archives for Young People in Out-of-Home Care

Lifebooks A Powerful Tool

The ultimate resource for FREE downloadable, lifebook templates, recommended versions to purchase and guides for parents and workers on creating lifestory books.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoAugust 11, 2022November 9, 2022Posted inParent ResourcesLeave a comment on Lifebooks A Powerful Tool

Tough Stuff Plan for Sharing The Hard Stories

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, 2022November 9, 2022Posted inParent Resources, Professional ResourcesLeave a comment on Tough Stuff Plan for Sharing The Hard Stories

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

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, 2022September 22, 2022Posted inNewsLeave a comment on Podcasts, Videos, Interviews and More

State By State: Foster Care File Retention

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, 2022February 15, 2023Posted inProfessional ResourcesLeave a comment on State By State: Foster Care File Retention

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, 2022November 9, 2022Posted inYouth ResourcesLeave a comment on DNA and Search Services

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!

Advice to Fosters Who Want to Request Their File

Advice, cautionary tales, real encouragement and things to consider for care experienced young people, from a 2022 survey for current and former foster youth.

Posted bypowerofstory.infoFebruary 28, 2022February 15, 2023Posted inYouth ResourcesLeave a comment on Advice to Fosters Who Want to Request Their File

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