You ask forhelp or abreak whenyou need itEducate or shareone thing aboutfoster care withsomeone duringFoster CareAwareness Monthin MayPlay cardsor a boardgame as afamilyCheck inwith anotherClark Countyfosterparent/familyJoin and post inthe ClarkCounty FosterParentFacebookGroupAttend afostercare/fosterparentsupport groupRefer toChapter 56when hada questionYou areasked “areall these kidsyours? “Trysomethingnew forself-careGive yourselfacomplimentor a “pat onthe back”Laugh out loudat something achild in myhome said ordidGo outside anobserve 5signs ofspring/summerDiscover a newresource/servicethat would behelpful to fosterfamilies oryouth.Attendfoster parentappreciationbanquetPamper yourselfor your spouse(unplug,massage,vacation, datenight)Collaborate orConnect with a(past or present)foster child’s birthparent or memberof child’s biologicalfamily.Read a book orlisten to apodcast abouttrauma, fostercare, or otherrelated topicSomeonetells you “Icould neverdo what youdo”Practice self-affirmation or writedown inspiringwords and putthem in a place Ithem oftenGo for awalk/hikeas afamilyRefer a familyto becomefoster parentfor ClarkCounty.Learn and/ortry a newparentingskillAttend aconference,training, orwebinar with atopic that canrelate to fostercareCook or trya new foodor meal asa familyYou ask forhelp or abreak whenyou need itEducate or shareone thing aboutfoster care withsomeone duringFoster CareAwareness Monthin MayPlay cardsor a boardgame as afamilyCheck inwith anotherClark Countyfosterparent/familyJoin and post inthe ClarkCounty FosterParentFacebookGroupAttend afostercare/fosterparentsupport groupRefer toChapter 56when hada questionYou areasked “areall these kidsyours? “Trysomethingnew forself-careGive yourselfacomplimentor a “pat onthe back”Laugh out loudat something achild in myhome said ordidGo outside anobserve 5signs ofspring/summerDiscover a newresource/servicethat would behelpful to fosterfamilies oryouth.Attendfoster parentappreciationbanquetPamper yourselfor your spouse(unplug,massage,vacation, datenight)Collaborate orConnect with a(past or present)foster child’s birthparent or memberof child’s biologicalfamily.Read a book orlisten to apodcast abouttrauma, fostercare, or otherrelated topicSomeonetells you “Icould neverdo what youdo”Practice self-affirmation or writedown inspiringwords and putthem in a place Ithem oftenGo for awalk/hikeas afamilyRefer a familyto becomefoster parentfor ClarkCounty.Learn and/ortry a newparentingskillAttend aconference,training, orwebinar with atopic that canrelate to fostercareCook or trya new foodor meal asa family

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