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Asked & Answered: Mentoring
“A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you.” – Bob Proctor We asked current foster, kinship and adoptive parents […]
Month: July 2023
Book & Movie Reviews
The Power of Being Seen by Roger Saillant
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.” […]
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Connecting, Reconnecting
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 […]
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Self-Care is Not a Luxury
By Mary C. Cox In June 2020 our local agency called, asking if we had room for a 2-year-old boy. That’s when Liam, whose name has been changed to protect his identity, came to us. […]
Book & Movie Reviews
No Sugar-Coating by Jillana Goble
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 […]