Book & Movie Reviews
A Shrub Not A Tree
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 […]
Year: 2023
Fostering Families Today Feature
Team Up: Effectively Collaborating With a Support Community
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 […]
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Born in June, Raised in April: Season to Shine
The reflective and celebratory time of year is the perfect opportunity to explore elevating how we extend love through grace. Parenting in today’s modern world is complicated. Parenting through foster care and adoption adds complexity […]
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Asked & Answered: Welcoming a New Child
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 […]
Book & Movie Reviews
Voices Unheard: A Reflective Journal for Adult Adoptees
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. […]
Fostering Families Today Feature
A Child of the Indian Race by Sandy White Hawk
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 […]
Book & Movie Reviews
Fostering Love
In “Fostering Love” long-time licensed foster parent Kathleen Paydo, shares her experiences caring for children in the foster care system. The book provides parenting advice and a glimpse into the world of foster parenting from someone who has cared […]
Book & Movie Reviews
Home for a While
Welcome to Calvin’s world, a young boy living in foster care who wants so badly to trust someone, but is afraid to open his heart. Written by psychotherapist Lauren Kerstein, “Home for a While” explores […]
Fostering Families Today Feature
Foster Care Changed Me: Confessions of a Foster Sister
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 […]
Book & Movie Reviews
Goth Girl, Queen of the Universe
Follow Jess’ story in the new book, “Goth Girl, Queen of the Universe.” Jess has been bounced between foster homes since she was 7. Written by former foster youth Lindsay Zrull, the fictional story follows […]