F12 Facilitating Attachment and Health Transitions for Foster Youth

Wendy Panagos

This workshop is intended to enhance understanding of the attachment disruptions that commonly occur in foster children who experience multiple placements. Discussion will help caregivers and professional providers identify common behaviors and accompanying needs of youth with attachment difficulties, and identify ways of facilitating relationship development for children who have difficulty forming healthy attachments. Lastly, we will discuss how to facilitate transitions for foster youth in a way that supports attachment and relationship permanence.