Exploiters, traffickers, groomers and abusers make their way into unguarded entry points of our communities. By Dionne Joseph Ever heard of impetigo? As a foster mom with children in daycare, impetigo is a common nuisance. […]
By Farrah Mina During her senior year of high school, Madelyne Yang sat down with her counselor to strategize about college applications. Together, the pair identified Augsburg University, a private institution in Minneapolis, as a […]
By Valarie Edwards Documentary filmmaker Yusef Presley was just 5 when he was separated from his sister, 7-year-old Khalia. The two initially entered foster care in the same family, but were later separated. Presley was […]
By Rachel Bithell The adage “It takes a village to raise a child” is especially relevant to children in kinship or foster care. As a resource parent, your village will expand to include the professionals […]
All responses taken from our Facebook groups: Foster Parenting Toolbox and Kinship Parenting Group. Entering a new home can be overwhelming and scary for a child of any age. We asked current foster, adoptive and […]
— Reviewed by Kim Phagan-Hansel Written by psychotherapist Eshele Williams, “But Mommy, Our Last Name Isn’t Foster” is a kid-friendly introduction to foster care. The book introduces readers to the Ellington family whose young son […]
— Reviewed by Valarie Edwards A Thousand and One stars Teyana Taylor, Will Catlett, Josiah Cross, Aven Courtney and Aaron Kingsley Adetola. The film premiered on January 22, 2023 at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, […]
The inspirational book “The Power of Being Seen,” begins with a dedication to all adults and marginalized children. It urges adults to “never pass up the opportunity to see a marginalized child and encourage them.” […]
Imagine you’re having coffee with a curious friend who wants to learn more about becoming a foster parent. And being the good friend you are, you decide to share what you’ve learned. That’s where Jillana […]
