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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.
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.
MN Social Medical History
Minnesota requires this comprehensive document for children and youth in out of home care. Learn more, see an example, view relevant statues and laws.
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.
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.
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.
Capturing the Essence of Youths’ Stories: Training for Child Welfare Staff
Best practice, research, and good social work come together in this interactive and data-driven Lifebook training for permanency and child protection staff.
Practical Tips to Preserve Kids’ History: Training for Foster and Adoptive Parents
Experience this interactive, transformational, hands-on Lifebook workshop for foster and adoptive parents to help children understand their history and stories.
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.
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