[Brittany11]

I am a sophomore at a small college in Pennsylvania. I am currently doing a research project on child resiliency after abuse/maltreatment.
In my project, I have to conduct an interview with a foster parent who has had a child who has overcome abuse or maltreament and then went on to be successful.
I thought that this forum may be the best way to contact a foster parent who is willing to share their experiences. If you are interested reply to this post, or e-mail me at barleeslide@yahoo.com.

Thanks,
Brittany

[stevenstwin]

Is your paper also looking at how this is NOT the "norm"? Children aren't nearly as resilient as the media likes to tell us- and the vast majority who are abused struggle with severe setbacks and problems for their entire lives. The scars generally only fade - but never heal. Sometimes the problems surface many, many years later, such as when the former absued child has children of their own. My former foster son has been on his own for over a year now and is definitely NOT doing well, so I wouldn't be a candidate for your study, but I'm sure hoping that you won't be presenting an unrealistically rosy picture of how "well" kids bounce back and carry on after abuse.

Originally Posted by Brittany11

I am a sophomore at a small college in Pennsylvania. I am currently doing a research project on child resiliency after abuse/maltreatment.
In my project, I have to conduct an interview with a foster parent who has had a child who has overcome abuse or maltreament and then went on to be successful.
I thought that this forum may be the best way to contact a foster parent who is willing to share their experiences. If you are interested reply to this post, or e-mail me at barleeslide@yahoo.com.

Thanks,
Brittany

[Brittany11]

Hi. My research thesis about resiliency states "What impact do the factors of having a supportive relationship with a non-offending relative, individual characteristics that promote success in one's life and the social environment play in resiliency after abuse/maltreatment of children."
I have had to peer review scholarly articles about child resiliency for my paper, and in fact they support exactly what you stated. Everything in fact is not as "great" as the media makes it seem.

Thanks for your reply.
Brittany

[stevenstwin]

Originally Posted by Brittany11

Hi. My research thesis about resiliency states "What impact do the factors of having a supportive relationship with a non-offending relative, individual characteristics that promote success in one's life and the social environment play in resiliency after abuse/maltreatment of children."
I have had to peer review scholarly articles about child resiliency for my paper, and in fact they support exactly what you stated. Everything in fact is not as "great" as the media makes it seem.

Thanks for your reply.
Brittany

*sigh* I'm sorry to hear that your research confirms my own anecdotal "evidence"! I know there are some who make it...I'm in the sad position right now of watching my own FS NOT do well - and he's got my family, a bio aunt, and a set of grandparents who are all good people and on his side. I would have *thought* that would be enough to even the odds a bit, but I guess only time will tell. I hope you get some responses! Have you tried the special needs adoption board? I think there are more parents of adult children over there, and most have been adopted from foster care.

[Brittany11]

I posted another thread like you suggested on the special needs board. I appreciate your honesty and openness about your situation with your FS. I hope things improve, but like you said only time can tell. Best of luck with everything.

Brittany