Go for awalk/hikeas afamilyAttend aconference,training, orwebinar with atopic that canrelate to fostercareYou ask forhelp or abreak whenyou need itGo outside anobserve 5signs ofspring/summerAttend afostercare/fosterparentsupport groupRefer a familyto becomefoster parentfor ClarkCounty.Collaborate orConnect with a(past or present)foster child’s birthparent or memberof child’s biologicalfamily.Join and post inthe ClarkCounty FosterParentFacebookGroupLaugh out loudat something achild in myhome said ordidRead a book orlisten to apodcast abouttrauma, fostercare, or otherrelated topicYou areasked “areall these kidsyours? “Cook or trya new foodor meal asa familyPamper yourselfor your spouse(unplug,massage,vacation, datenight)Learn and/ortry a newparentingskillRefer toChapter 56when hada questionDiscover a newresource/servicethat would behelpful to fosterfamilies oryouth.Trysomethingnew forself-careAttendfoster parentappreciationbanquetGive yourselfacomplimentor a “pat onthe back”Play cardsor a boardgame as afamilyCheck inwith anotherClark Countyfosterparent/familyEducate or shareone thing aboutfoster care withsomeone duringFoster CareAwareness Monthin MayPractice self-affirmation or writedown inspiringwords and putthem in a place Ithem oftenSomeonetells you “Icould neverdo what youdo”Go for awalk/hikeas afamilyAttend aconference,training, orwebinar with atopic that canrelate to fostercareYou ask forhelp or abreak whenyou need itGo outside anobserve 5signs ofspring/summerAttend afostercare/fosterparentsupport groupRefer a familyto becomefoster parentfor ClarkCounty.Collaborate orConnect with a(past or present)foster child’s birthparent or memberof child’s biologicalfamily.Join and post inthe ClarkCounty FosterParentFacebookGroupLaugh out loudat something achild in myhome said ordidRead a book orlisten to apodcast abouttrauma, fostercare, or otherrelated topicYou areasked “areall these kidsyours? “Cook or trya new foodor meal asa familyPamper yourselfor your spouse(unplug,massage,vacation, datenight)Learn and/ortry a newparentingskillRefer toChapter 56when hada questionDiscover a newresource/servicethat would behelpful to fosterfamilies oryouth.Trysomethingnew forself-careAttendfoster parentappreciationbanquetGive yourselfacomplimentor a “pat onthe back”Play cardsor a boardgame as afamilyCheck inwith anotherClark Countyfosterparent/familyEducate or shareone thing aboutfoster care withsomeone duringFoster CareAwareness Monthin MayPractice self-affirmation or writedown inspiringwords and putthem in a place Ithem oftenSomeonetells you “Icould neverdo what youdo”

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