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Health & Well-being Evidence informs us that survivors of childhood abuse and/or neglect face higher than average risks for physical and mental health challenges both as children and adults. For example:
It is also known that a family lifestyle of not smoking, healthy foods, regular exercise, and positive and stable relationships make a significant and lasting difference to a child’s health, development, behaviour and well-being. As a foster parent you know that you have a crucial role in helping the childen in your care develop healthy choices and habits that can have a lifetime of positive benefits for health and well-being. Presentation on effects of tobacco use (PDF 138kb) Presentation on healthy weight, diet and physical activity More information on keeping your foster child healthy Health Supports for Children in Care & Youth Agreements Guide Dental Benefits for Children in Care and Youth Agreements Guide Keeping Your Foster Child’s Life Smoke-Free A Child’s Healthy Weight, Diet and Physical Activity View a Bibliography on Research Papers and Studies
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