Eight Self Care Tips for Families

Prevent care taker fatigue by following these eight simple tips:

1. Acknowledge your hard work because if it was easy more people would do it.

2. Ask for help.

3. Share experiences with others who have fostered or adopted.

4. Take breaks.

5. Participate in training conferences.

6. Talk with a counselor.

7. Stress is common when children leave.

8. Understand the reality of your situation.

Resource
Adoption Resources of Wisconsin:
http://wiadopt.org/Portals/WIAdopt/Tipsheets/TakingCare/fpSelfCare.pdf