Help Me, I’M in Foster Care: A Guide from Seven Letters for Families and Caretakers of Children in “The System”

By Tenio S. Cousin MA

This book is a collection of letters written from differing perspectives of working with children in care. It is common to hear the story of foster care from a foster childs perspective. I believe this is absolutely necessary. However, I also believe there are some key components that are left out. The story from the other side also needs to be told. The story from those who help foster children need to be validated so that a full and accurate picture is painted. I hope this book helps the state, the nation, and the world recognize a little better the true dynamics of our foster and adoptive families. If we are to truly have the best interest of our children in mind, we must understand the true needs of their temporary support systems as well.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Aug 8, 2018
• ISBN: 9781984544667

Tenio S. Cousin MA

Tenio Cousin finished his Master's degree in Psychology and also added on education classes to become a teacher in special education. He soon moved to teach in public school for 5 years and private school for 3. He has been the director of three residential treatment homes throughout Georgia, a Psychological Operations Solider of the U.S. Army, a private pilot, and currently a college professor at West Georgia Technical College.

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Rev. date: 08/01/2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

From the Author:

From the Mother

From the Father

From the Children

From the Extended Family

From the Professionals

From The Church

From the Dog

HELP ME,

I’M IN FOSTER CARE

A Guide from Seven Letters for Families and Caretakers of Children in the System

-Letters are based on true stories and actual events-

BY: TENIO S. COUSIN, MA

HELP ME,

I’M IN FOSTER CARE

A Guide from Seven Letters for Families and Caretakers of Children in the System

BY: TENIO S. COUSIN, MA

Dedicated to my son Tray K. Coppola

I have always loved you more than my own life!

FROM THE AUTHOR:

As a person who has experienced many differing roles dealing with children that are in the system, I have grown to learn and understand the frustrations that challenge the homes of foster and adoptive families alike. Many times we setup services to aid children in care;