Navigating Parenthood: Addressing Systemic Trauma in Foster Care

Amore Wellness Hub, we recognize the profound impact the child welfare system has on the youth it serves. Our services are crafted to equip professionals with the knowledge and resources needed to support foster youth who face the challenges of parenting while also navigating the effects of systemic trauma. We strive to create a safe space for parenting foster youth, both current and former, explore and address the trauma rooted in their child welfare experiences, understand how it shapes their parenting roles, and embark on a journey of healing.

California Youth Connection (CYC)- Day at the Capital (2009)

Our Services Include

  • Our interactive workshops are designed to explore and unpack the systemic trauma experienced by foster youth. Parenting foster youth will be provided with a supportive environment where they can acknowledge and address the lasting effects of the child welfare system and its impact on their roles as parents. These workshops focus on the unique challenges parenting foster youth encounter, which differ significantly from those faced by the general population. Participants will gain an understanding of the emotional, systemic, and psychological issues that shape their parenting journey.

  • A training program tailored for current and former foster youth who are parents, focusing on the unique parenting challenges shaped by systemic trauma experienced in the child welfare system. This program guides participants in recognizing and unpacking their trauma while fostering a safe, supportive environment to embark on their healing journey

  • Offering case consulting services for professionals seeking guidance on specific cases involving parenting foster youth. This includes analyzing cases, developing intervention strategies, and ensuring culturally responsive practices.

At Amore Wellness Hub, we aim to confront the systemic trauma that shapes the lives of parenting foster youth. Our services equip professionals with essential tools and insights to effectively support this population, while providing foster youth parents with a safe space to process the trauma that influences their parenting journey. By raising awareness of these challenges, we strive to prevent further child welfare involvement, helping foster youth parents overcome the obstacles rooted in their experiences within the child welfare system.