It's midnight. The phone rings. A child needs you. What happens next?

The First 72 Hours, part one of the Child Placement Resource Toolkit, breaks up the first 72 hours into grab-and-go checklists, quick tips for easing transition, and gentle reminders that honest imperfection feels safer than plastic flawlessness. This guide offers what no other resource does- the view from inside the system. Written by a former foster child now doctoral student and trauma-informed child development expert, The First 72 Hours is evidence-based and research informed, but accessible.

Whether it's the foster parent meeting their first foster child, the aunt picking up a nephew with no notice, or the grandparent looking for somewhere to turn, The First 72 Hours has something for every adult who answers the call.

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The First 72 Hours

The First Manual for Foster Parents Written by a Foster Child