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Book Review: “The Boy Who Built a Wall Around Himself”

September 1, 2021 Editorial Assistant 0

The Boy Who Built a Wall Around Himself By Ali Redford Illustrated by Kara Simpson Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2016, ISBN: 978-1-84905-683-1, $20.95, 32 pages “The Boy Who Built a Wall Around Himself” is the story […]

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Book Review: “Kit Kitten and the Topsy-Turvy Feelings”

September 1, 2021 Editorial Assistant 0

Kit Kitten and the Topsy-Turvy Feelings A Story About Parents Who Aren’t Always Able to Care By Jane Evans Illustrated by Izzy Bean Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, ISBN: 978-84905-60201, $16.95, 30 pages This colorful children’s […]

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Book Review: “Alex and the Scary Things”

September 1, 2021 Editorial Assistant 0

Alex and the Scary Things A Story to Help Children Who Have Experienced Something Scary By Melissa Moses Illustrated by Alison MacEachern Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2015, ISBN: 978-1-84905-793-6, $17.95, 40 pages Alex is an alligator […]

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Critical Connection: How Resource Families Support Reunification for Very Young Children

September 1, 2021 Editorial Assistant 0

By Janie Huddleston and Jaclyn Szrom The ominous knock on the door from Child Protective Services in Des Moines, Iowa, triggered a bout of incredible anguish from the mom, holding her newborn baby close, as […]

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Book Review: “What Happened to You?”

September 1, 2021 Editorial Assistant 0

What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing By Bruce Perry, MD, Ph.D., and Oprah Winfrey Flatiron Books, 2021, ISBN: 978-1-250-22318-0, 302 pages, $28.99 It’s a simple phrase, “What Happened to You?” In […]

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Back to School: Know Before You Go

September 1, 2021 Editorial Assistant 0

By Dr. Sean Gaston When it comes to going back to school, thoughts of excitement and anticipation are probably the first things that come to mind. However, the children of resource parents may not feel […]

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Getting the Traumatized Brain Online for Healing

July 8, 2021 Editorial Assistant 0

New neurobiological research reveals an easy and fun approach By Mary DeMichele As parents and caregivers, we want to have healthy, positive and enjoyable relationships with our children, whatever their age. Our recent experience with […]

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Finding the Sweet Spot: Foster Care, Disability and Special Education

July 7, 2021 Editorial Assistant 0

By Kelly Henderson, Ph.D. Like summer and popsicles, some things just go together. Foster care and special needs are interwoven. While many children and youth in foster care develop at a typical pace and achieve […]

Book & Movie Reviews

Book Review: “Wonderful You: An Adoption Story”

July 1, 2021 Editorial Assistant 0

“Wonderful You: An Adoption Story” By Lauren McLaughlin, Illustrated by Meilo So Random House, 2017, ISBN: 978-0-553-51001-0, $17.99, 40 pages Adoption is a unique way to join a family, and “Wonderful You” illustrates how that […]

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Book Review: “Choosing Peace”

July 1, 2021 Editorial Assistant 0

“Choosing Peace: One Orphan’s Guide to Healing from Trauma” By Shalita O’Neale IngramSpark, 2020, ISBN: 978-1-7347084-0-0, 142 pages, $15.99 Being successful in life isn’t easy, but by a young age, Shalita O’Neale was on her […]

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What do attendees have to say about our webinars? What do attendees have to say about our webinars? Sign up for our upcoming July event: Race & Foster Care. Link in bio.
Have you ever wondered what the children in your h Have you ever wondered what the children in your home really think, feel and need? Follow @youthvoicefmc to read what former foster youth have to say about their experiences.
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What kinds of summer activities are families enjoy What kinds of summer activities are families enjoying together this year? Check out our latest Asked & Answered to find out. Link in bio.
In the latest installment of Summer Fun, Summer Le In the latest installment of Summer Fun, Summer Learning, Jena Hengstler urges parents to encourage learning and self-discovery outside of the classroom. Link in bio.
Join Kim and Valarie for a discussion about the up Join Kim and Valarie for a discussion about the upcoming July / August 2022 issue of Fostering Families Today.
How many people does is take to develop one of our How many people does is take to develop one of our webinars? A minimum of four, not including panelists!

Register for our next webinar, coming up on July 28. Link in bio.
Link in bio to read the full story! Link in bio to read the full story!
School's out for summer, and our group members hav School's out for summer, and our group members have some great ideas about how you can celebrate with your kids. Read their advice at the link in our bio.
Juneteenth, #FreedomDay, is the perfect opportunit Juneteenth, #FreedomDay, is the perfect opportunity to teach your children about respecting and celebrating diversity. Read out recent Asked & Answered column for advice on how to incorporate these important conversations into your day-to-day life. Link in bio.
Our webinars are a great way for professionals and Our webinars are a great way for professionals and caregivers to learn new skills and information. Here's what one recent attendee had to say. View all upcoming webinars at the link in our bio.
Have you read this week's edition of Summer Fun, S Have you read this week's edition of Summer Fun, Summer Learning? Check it out at the link in our bio.
How can you teach your children about race and div How can you teach your children about race and diversity? Read advice from current foster, kinship and adoptive parents in this week's Asked & Answered. Link in bio.
What is your favorite summer activity to do as a f What is your favorite summer activity to do as a family?

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Read our first summer learning column, written by Read our first summer learning column, written by elementary teacher Jena Hengstler. Link in bio.
Read the full article at the link in our bio. Read the full article at the link in our bio.
Sign up for our upcoming 2022 webinars at the link Sign up for our upcoming 2022 webinars at the link in our bio.
The Youth Voice team has launched a new project – Pack to the Future: A Backpack Drive for College-Bound Foster Youth. You can support this project for as little as $5! Donate an item at the link in bio.
How does homophobia impact youth in foster care? J How does homophobia impact youth in foster care? Join the Youth Voice team for an in-depth discussion of this topic on June 16. Register at the link in our bio.
We asked current foster, kinship and adoptive pare We asked current foster, kinship and adoptive parents for their best parenting "life hacks." Read their advice at the link in our bio.
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