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Minnesota Works For Quality Parenting in Foster Families

July 1, 2022 Valarie Edwards 0

by Farrah Mina When long-time foster parents Darlene and Curtis Bell learned they would soon welcome four children into their Brooklyn Park, Minnesota home, the couple took a crash-course in preparing traditional Nigerian pepper soup […]

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Op-Ed: Making It Work

July 1, 2022 Valarie Edwards 0

by Katie Biron Forget the unicorns and rainbows. Let’s embrace the messiness of real life. Relationships are messy. Yes, they are a beautiful part of the human experience, when we come together, share joy and […]

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Caring for Asian Youth: Combating Misconceptions

July 1, 2022 Valarie Edwards 0

by Dr. Aileen Fullchange, Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist Volumes have been written on the “model minority myth,” a false belief that all Asians and Asian Americans are polite, law-abiding, successful minorities who […]

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Asked & Answered: Summer Fun

June 28, 2022 Sarah St. Gelais 0

All responses taken from our Facebook groups: Foster Parenting Toolbox and Kinship Parenting Group. Summer provides the perfect opportunity for families to spend time together. We asked current foster, kinship and adoptive parents what their […]

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The Gift of Self-Discovery

June 27, 2022 Valarie Edwards 0

by Jena Hengstler Recently, while waiting in the doctor’s office with my 6-year-old son, he asked to play with my phone. I don’t often resort to Candy Crush, but wanting to appease his patience, I […]

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Asked & Answered: Celebrating Summer!

June 21, 2022 Sarah St. Gelais 0

All responses taken from our Facebook groups: Foster Parenting Toolbox and Kinship Parenting Group. School is officially out for most children across the country! We asked current foster, kinship and adoptive parents how they celebrate […]

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Summer Fun Begins at the L.I.B.R.A.R.Y

June 20, 2022 Valarie Edwards 0

by Jena Hengstler Summer break is a wonderful time for children to explore the world around them. But, for many, it won’t take long before they start using the dreaded “B” word. As in, “I’m bored.” […]

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Asked & Answered: How To Talk About Race & Diversity

June 14, 2022 Sarah St. Gelais 0

All responses taken from our Facebook groups: Foster Parenting Toolbox and Kinship Parenting Group. Race and diversity can be tough topics for parents to approach with their children. We asked current foster, kinship and adoptive […]

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Splash into Creativity: Ideas for Summer Fun

June 13, 2022 Valarie Edwards 0

by Jena Hengstler With the school year nearing its end, many parents are thinking about how to help their children fill those long summertime hours. Summer can be a magical time of growth, connection and […]

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Asked & Answered: Parenting Hacks

June 7, 2022 Sarah St. Gelais 0

All responses taken from our Facebook groups: Foster Parenting Toolbox and Kinship Parenting Group. Whether you’re caring for one child or eight, infants or teens, parenting can be tough. We asked current foster, kinship and […]

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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.
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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.
How do you resolve conflicts between siblings? Com How do you resolve conflicts between siblings? Comment below ⬇️
Meet the Team! Deborah D. Denzel has extensive ex Meet the Team!

Deborah D. Denzel has extensive experience and a unique perspective of the child welfare system. She spent fourteen years in the Connecticut #fostercare system and aged out after graduating from Bennett College in North Carolina. She’s conducted multiple child welfare research studies at University of Massachusetts and University of Michigan. She received her Master of Social Work from University of Michigan with a focus on child welfare. 

Deborah has experience as a foster care worker, foster parent recruiter and trainer and program manager. She’s trained thousands of prospective foster and adoptive parents throughout the state of Michigan based on evidence based practices and personal experiences. 

Deborah's currently the Business Development Manager at Fostering Media Connections. She’s also the Research Lead on a child welfare-related exploratory research study at Think of Us. In Deborah’s spare time, she mentors a former foster youth through Big Brothers Big Sisters. She also enjoys crossfit, cooking new paleo-friendly meals, hiking, going on new adventures and traveling. She recently completed a one and a half year journey visiting all 50 states by her 30th birthday! Deborah is excited to bring her wealth of knowledge, passion and experiences to the team and organization.
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