The Foster Friendly Podcast

Caseworker Shares Valuable Insights on All Things Foster Care with Becca Bramley


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Becca Bramley, a foster care caseworker, discusses her background and role as a therapeutic foster care program manager. She explains the difference between general foster homes and therapeutic foster homes, highlighting the intensive support provided by the latter. Becca also delves into the concept of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and the impact of trauma on children in care. She emphasizes the importance of finding qualified foster parents, particularly for teenagers who often face conflict with their parents. The need for stable homes for older youth is a national trend in foster care.

Becca also discusses the importance of understanding the needs and experiences of foster children. She emphasizes the need to approach their behavior with empathy and compassion, recognizing that trauma and pain are often behind their actions. Becca shares an inspirational story of a group of siblings placed in different foster homes but maintained a strong bond and continued to support each other. She also addresses the issue of caseworker burnout and highlights the importance of self-care and staying authentic to provide the best support for children and families.

Takeaways
- Therapeutic foster homes provide intensive support for children with high-intensity needs, while general foster homes offer less intensive care.
- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are traumatic experiences that children endure, and they can have a significant impact on their well-being.
- Finding qualified foster parents is crucial, especially for teenagers who often face conflict with their parents.
- Stable homes for older youth are in high demand in the foster care system.
- Understanding and addressing the underlying trauma behind a child's behavior is essential for effective care and support. Approach the behavior of foster children with empathy and compassion, recognizing that there is often trauma and pain behind their actions.
- Maintaining sibling relationships is crucial for the well-being of foster children, even if they are placed in different foster homes.
- Caseworker burnout is a significant issue in the child protection sector, and self-care and authenticity are essential for managing the emotional challenges of the job.
- Supporting foster families is just as important as being a foster family, as it helps them stay in the game and love the children well.
- Continued education and seeking therapy can help caseworkers develop the skills and tools necessary to support children with trauma.

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