Pamper yourselfor your spouse(unplug,massage,vacation, datenight)Collaborate orConnect with a(past or present)foster child’s birthparent or memberof child’s biologicalfamily.Practice self-affirmation or writedown inspiringwords and putthem in a place Ithem oftenLearn and/ortry a newparentingskillDiscover a newresource/servicethat would behelpful to fosterfamilies oryouth.Refer a familyto becomefoster parentfor ClarkCounty.Read a book orlisten to apodcast abouttrauma, fostercare, or otherrelated topicAttend aconference,training, orwebinar with atopic that canrelate to fostercareYou ask forhelp or abreak whenyou need itEducate or shareone thing aboutfoster care withsomeone duringFoster CareAwareness Monthin MayJoin and post inthe ClarkCounty FosterParentFacebookGroupRefer toChapter 56when hada questionGo for awalk/hikeas afamilyGo outside anobserve 5signs ofspring/summerLaugh out loudat something achild in myhome said ordidAttend afostercare/fosterparentsupport groupPlay cardsor a boardgame as afamilyCook or trya new foodor meal asa familyGive yourselfacomplimentor a “pat onthe back”Someonetells you “Icould neverdo what youdo”Check inwith anotherClark Countyfosterparent/familyYou areasked “areall these kidsyours? “Trysomethingnew forself-careAttendfoster parentappreciationbanquetPamper yourselfor your spouse(unplug,massage,vacation, datenight)Collaborate orConnect with a(past or present)foster child’s birthparent or memberof child’s biologicalfamily.Practice self-affirmation or writedown inspiringwords and putthem in a place Ithem oftenLearn and/ortry a newparentingskillDiscover a newresource/servicethat would behelpful to fosterfamilies oryouth.Refer a familyto becomefoster parentfor ClarkCounty.Read a book orlisten to apodcast abouttrauma, fostercare, or otherrelated topicAttend aconference,training, orwebinar with atopic that canrelate to fostercareYou ask forhelp or abreak whenyou need itEducate or shareone thing aboutfoster care withsomeone duringFoster CareAwareness Monthin MayJoin and post inthe ClarkCounty FosterParentFacebookGroupRefer toChapter 56when hada questionGo for awalk/hikeas afamilyGo outside anobserve 5signs ofspring/summerLaugh out loudat something achild in myhome said ordidAttend afostercare/fosterparentsupport groupPlay cardsor a boardgame as afamilyCook or trya new foodor meal asa familyGive yourselfacomplimentor a “pat onthe back”Someonetells you “Icould neverdo what youdo”Check inwith anotherClark Countyfosterparent/familyYou areasked “areall these kidsyours? “Trysomethingnew forself-careAttendfoster parentappreciationbanquet

Foster Care Month - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. I-Pamper yourself or your spouse (unplug, massage, vacation, date night)
  2. N-Collaborate or Connect with a (past or present) foster child’s birth parent or member of child’s biological family.
  3. I-Practice self-affirmation or write down inspiring words and put them in a place I them often
  4. O-Learn and/or try a new parenting skill
  5. G-Discover a new resource/service that would be helpful to foster families or youth.
  6. I-Refer a family to become foster parent for Clark County.
  7. G-Read a book or listen to a podcast about trauma, foster care, or other related topic
  8. G-Attend a conference, training, or webinar with a topic that can relate to foster care
  9. O-You ask for help or a break when you need it
  10. N-Educate or share one thing about foster care with someone during Foster Care Awareness Month in May
  11. B-Join and post in the Clark County Foster Parent Facebook Group
  12. B-Refer to Chapter 56 when had a question
  13. I-Go for a walk/hike as a family
  14. G-Go outside an observe 5 signs of spring/summer
  15. B-Laugh out loud at something a child in my home said or did
  16. N-Attend a foster care/foster parent support group
  17. O-Play cards or a board game as a family
  18. I-Cook or try a new food or meal as a family
  19. O-Give yourself a compliment or a “pat on the back”
  20. B-Someone tells you “I could never do what you do”
  21. O-Check in with another Clark County foster parent/family
  22. B-You are asked “are all these kids yours? “
  23. G-Try something new for self-care
  24. N-Attend foster parent appreciation banquet