![]() ![]() Early on, Catie admits she was more reactive than proactive, which created more issues than necessary. First-time foster parents, or even experienced foster parents who have never had a child with developmental delays or learning disabilities, can be intimidated by something like an IEP meeting (IEP = Individualized Education Plan). Unfortunately, kids with trauma backgrounds can quickly be labeled as “bad” kids because of their behavior. ![]() Catie admits transportation to and from school can get a little crazy logistically, but thankfully the county is able to help with transportation when needed. ![]() Sometimes for Catie and Jamie, however, that means having several children in different schools at the same time. Thankfully, the judge in Catie’s county tries to keep kids in their same school district for stability until a long-term plan has been established. Going to a new school is just one cause for increased stress. Transitioning to school can be stressful for any child, but for children from trauma backgrounds, it can be exacerbated for a variety of reasons. ![]()
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