Video Series

Visitation Part 1: “Parent-Child Visits Matter”

In this short video, UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member and child welfare trainer Rodney Little explains why visits between children in foster care and their parents are so important.

Visitation Part 2: “Why Parents Sometimes Skip Visits”

While parent-child visits can be tremendously helpful, they can also be uncomfortable and even painful. In this short video, UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member and child welfare trainer Rodney Little explains why parents sometimes skip visits and suggests ways child welfare professionals can help.

Visitation Part 3: “Improving Parent-Child Visits”

Visits between children in foster care and their parents are a fabulous way to maintain family connections and help families reunify safely. In this short video, UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member and child welfare trainer Rodney Little offers research-based suggestions to help child welfare professionals get the most out of parent-child visits.

Trauma and Behavior Part 1: “How Trauma Effects the Brain”

Educational Specialist Laura Phipps describes the effect of trauma on the brain, and what this often looks like in terms of children’s behavior.

Trauma and Behavior Part 2: “Why Does the Cookbook Approach Not Work for Many Behavior Problems?”

Educational Specialist Laura Phipps explains why traditional parenting approaches often don’t solve the behavior problems of children with a history of trauma.

Trauma and Behavior Part 3: “The Importance of Relationship”

Educational Specialist Laura Phipps explains the importance of building a positive, trusting relationship as the foundation for changing any behavior, and gives examples of how to do that.

Trauma and Behavior Part 4: “Advice for Struggling Caregivers”

Educational Specialist Laura Phipps provides suggestions and encouragement for parents and caregivers struggling with serious behavior problems.

Shared Parenting Part 1: “What is Shared Parenting for Children in Foster Care?”

Foster parent and trainer Donna Foster defines shared parenting in the context of foster care and explains how this how this practice benefits children and facilitates family reunification.

Shared Parenting Part 2: “Overcoming Common Barriers to Shared Parenting”

Foster parent and trainer Donna Foster describes how to overcome some of the common barriers foster parents experience when trying to engage in shared parenting with birth parents.

Shared Parenting Part 3: “Advise for Foster Parents”

Foster parent and trainer Donna Foster offers advice to foster parents about how to successfully engage in shared parenting.