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Almost immediately, Andy Neal knew something was wrong. He and his wife had met a social worker at the park to pick up the two kids they’d agreed to foster: a 5-year-old girl and 3-year-old boy. They knew the siblings had experienced severe trauma, abuse and neglect, but they were prepared to care for them. […]
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Almost immediately, Andy Neal knew something was wrong. He and his wife had met a social worker at the park to pick up the two kids they’d agreed to foster: a 5-year-old girl and 3-year-old boy. They knew the siblings had experienced severe trauma, abuse and neglect, but they were prepared to care for them.…
I still remember the first time I felt safe enough to fall apart. My adoption story began with loss, though I didn’t have language for it as a child. I knew I was loved. I knew I belonged. And yet, there were moments when sadness, anger and confusion would surface without warning. I would cry…
Some states and schools offer more than others when it comes to financial aid and on-campus resources to help students from foster care thrive when they get to college. Check out this comprehensive list to see what support your kids can expect at various colleges and universities to help them map out the best post-graduation…
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