What CrossFit, a Strength and Conditioning Exercise Program, Taught Me About Foster-to-Adopt By Rachel Fulginiti On a sunny October morning I sat in my kitchen, spooning runny rice cereal into the non-compliant mouth of my […]
A Foster/Adoptive Grandmother Shares How to Support Family When They Decide to Foster By Rhonda Wagner It was right after Thanksgiving dinner in 2015 when our daughter, Lisa, and son-in-law, JJ, shared their intentions to […]
An Expert Explains the Evaluation Process By Sara Tiano In June 2024, a congressional subcommittee released an investigation slamming residential treatment facilities for youth, calling them “warehouses of neglect.” It warned children in these settings […]
By Sara Tiano If you’re caring for a teen, chances are high they will soon have the option to either become independent or transition into extended foster care. Extended foster care is a voluntary program […]
By Dionne Joseph I was 15 years old in Mrs. Feldman’s home economics class, attempting to sew a T-shirt and growing more despondent by the minute. When she described the assignment, Mrs. Feldman gave […]
By Marcy Bursac Whether a grandmother taking on the care of her grandchild while her child is incarcerated, or an uncle stepping in to parent his siblings’ kids because of mental health issues, entering the […]
By Julian “JT” Dorsey Nine-year-old Amir was used to being alone. He never played with the other kids in the neighborhood since his family moved around a lot, and he was chary of forming friendships […]
By Melody Aguayo Their children going through puberty is something most parents dread, but parents raising kids who’ve experienced childhood trauma have an extra dose of this fear and dread. It’s something every single […]
By Hafeezah Muhammad Being a foster parent or kinship caregiver comes with its unique set of challenges. From navigating the legal system to providing emotional support, the journey can be both rewarding and overwhelming. One […]
By Lois J. Rodriguez “Mommy, when did you buy me?” Those innocent words spoken by my son adopted from foster care gave me pause. He was 6 years old. Having been adopted two years earlier, […]
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