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 […]
Excerpt of an interview with reporter Nancy Marie Spears for The Imprint In her new memoir, author Sandy White Hawk writes of her abusive adoptive home and how she went on to empower other adoptees across […]
by Kai Joseph Foster care is grueling, emotional and overall just a huge bumpy roller coaster, yet it’s such a beautiful thing no matter the outcome. Foster care has made me into a better sister […]
by Valarie Edwards Each morning, Richmond, Virginia resident Patrice Hazelwood rises before 5 to spend about an hour in prayer and meditation. The stillness of early mornings are “me-time” for the foster and adoptive […]
In her new book “Fostering Connection,” licensed psychologist Dr. Tish Taylor offers a helpful guide for parents, teens, children and educators, as well as mental health professionals negotiating certain behavior issues. With the end goal […]
In “How To Do Parenting with Confidence,” family interventionist Vanessa Kahlon offers a number of tips and strategies for dealing with various adolescent behavior patterns. She shares examples which reflect the daily choices children and […]
In her first book, “A Shrub Not a Tree, The FAMILY We’ve Grown to Be,” author Ashley Rae Klinger celebrates the various ways families grow. The book is divided into sections — the first is […]
Created specifically for adult adoptees, “Voices Unheard” is a journal designed to guide individuals similarly to working with a therapist. Writing in the journal provides individuals to explore their feelings and work toward deeper healing. […]
