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Foster care can be a challenging and stressful experience for both children and families. Many children in foster care have experienced trauma and struggle to form healthy relationships with caregivers. Trust-Based Relational Interventions (TBRI) is a research-based approach that focuses on building trust and relationships between caregivers and children in foster care. In this blog … Read moreThe Benefits of Trust-Based Relational Interventions for Foster Children

Foster youth often face unique challenges when it comes to financial stability. They may have experienced instability in their living situations, lack of access to resources, and limited opportunities to learn about financial management. As a result, many foster youth struggle to manage their money effectively. In this blog post, we will explore why it … Read moreThe Importance of Teaching Foster Youth About Budgeting and Savings

Trauma can have a profound and lasting impact on an individual’s mental health and overall wellbeing. Whether it’s the result of a single traumatic event or ongoing exposure to stress, trauma can lead to a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms that can negatively affect many areas of life. Understanding the impact of trauma … Read moreThe Impact of Trauma on Mental Health and Wellness

Foster children often experience unique and complex mental health challenges as a result of the trauma they have experienced and the instability of their living situations. As a provider of a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for foster children, Pathway Family Services understands the importance of identifying and addressing the specific needs of these young people. … Read moreUnderstanding the Unique Mental Health Needs of Foster Children

At Pathway Family Services, we understand that seeking help for mental health and substance abuse issues can be a daunting task. That’s why we’re here to make the process as seamless and comfortable as possible for you and your family. One of the ways we do this is by providing a wide range of services … Read more5 Services Offered at a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility

Many people understandably feel daunted at the prospect of foster parenting.  Caring for a child is a big job. Caring for someone else’s child is even more complicated. But potential foster parents actually have some pretty simple qualifications to meet. Space The basic rule regarding space is that each foster child must have his or … Read moreAre You a Potential Foster Parent? Probably So!

When you foster children, you quickly learn that self-care is crucial. You need to have regular breaks, but what do you do when you can’t afford a babysitter? That’s where respite care comes in! Respite care is a crucial part of the foster care system, providing much-needed relief for foster families. It can provide a much-needed … Read moreMaking Respite Care Work for Your Family

Depending on the childhood experiences that a tween or teen has gone through, it is possible for them to develop emotional and behavioral problems that refuse to go away. For example, a teen with early exposure to narcotics may develop an addiction. A child who has experienced a lot of fighting or domestic abuse within … Read more7 Ways A Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility Can Help a Child/Teen

Complexity characterizes the treatment of mental diseases such as bipolar disorder, severe depression, schizophrenia, anxiety, and others. Adults with extreme mental health conditions have unique requirements. Sustained help from highly trained, empathetic psychiatric specialists is essential for patients to heal and flourish. Residential treatment programs for individuals with mental illness are helpful, and this is … Read moreThe Value of Inpatient Care for Mental Health

A child who has experienced trauma, academic failure,  substance use, and mental illness suffers on multiple levels.  He sees himself falling behind his classmates or being teased, and ridiculed.  He sees his family growing more frustrated with him.  He may be referred to special classes, therapy, and in in-home interventions. If these strategies fail, the … Read moreHow a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program Can Help a Child in Need