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The Rise and Fall of Jaleek's Placement, From the Perspective of a Foster Dad
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04:05 - 09:02 (04:57)

A foster dad recounts the challenges he faced in raising a teenager with a history of traumatic experiences, and how the system failed to provide adequate support.

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Respite care is a temporary placement for foster children when regular caregivers are unable to provide care due to unforeseen circumstances or when they need a break.
04:05 - 06:21 (02:16)
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Foster care
Summary

Respite care is a temporary placement for foster children when regular caregivers are unable to provide care due to unforeseen circumstances or when they need a break. It provides an opportunity for foster families to take a break and address any issues while ensuring that the children are in safe hands.

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The Rise and Fall of Jaleek's Placement, From the Perspective of a Foster Dad
Episode
MISSING: Jaliek Rainwalker
Podcast
Crime Junkie
The honeymoon period is a phase at the very beginning of when somebody is put into a new setting or living facility and everything is quite new so sometimes behaviours, or people, are easier to manage or work around.
06:21 - 09:02 (02:41)
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Mental Health
Summary

The honeymoon period is a phase at the very beginning of when somebody is put into a new setting or living facility and everything is quite new so sometimes behaviours, or people, are easier to manage or work around. However, this does not always last.

Chapter
The Rise and Fall of Jaleek's Placement, From the Perspective of a Foster Dad
Episode
MISSING: Jaliek Rainwalker
Podcast
Crime Junkie