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Book Review: Trash Bag of Memories

April 13, 2022 Valarie Edwards 0

A regular writer for Fostering Media Connections’ Youth Voice Program, author Jessica Castillo has compiled her experiences into a new book “Trash Bag of Memories.” Based in Los Angeles, Castillo writes about the ups and […]

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Book Review: Three Little Words

April 13, 2022 Valarie Edwards 0

In 2009, author Ashley Rhodes-Courter shared her experience growing up in the foster care system and being adopted in her first book “Three Little Words.” Since then, she’s published two additional books and has worked […]

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Book Review: The Innocent Eyes of a Child

April 13, 2022 Valarie Edwards 0

Author Trea Jackson writes “The Innocent Eyes of a Child” based on her own experiences in the Illinois foster care system. The book follows 5-year-old Brighteyes through the foster care system, challenging the common idea […]

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Book Review: You Are The Prize

April 13, 2022 Valarie Edwards 0

Former foster youth and advocate Amnoni Myers shares her journey through foster care providing advice on helping other young people navigate difficult transitions. Myers can be heard on the new Diaries of a Black Girl […]

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Book Review: Demetri Makes A Memory Quilt

February 24, 2022 Valarie Edwards 0

DEMETRI MAKES A MEMORY QUILT By Renée Menart — Illustrated by Candice Bradley In the new children’s book “Demetri Makes a Memory Quilt,” the main character, a young, school-age boy is agitated. Demetri rifles through […]

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Bounce Forward: Building Resilience — A Guide for Kids

January 1, 2022 Valarie Edwards 0

Bounce Forward with the Moodsters A Guide for kids on Finding Your Strong, Resilient Self By Denise Daniels, RN, MS, Susan Champlin, MS.Ed., Dr. Robin Stern, Nancy Silverman, MA JellyJam Entertainment, 2021, ISBN: 979-8546116934, 25 […]

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New Documentary Highlights Perspective of Accused Parents

January 1, 2022 Valarie Edwards 0

Failure to Protect Perspective of Accused Parents Featured in New Foster Care Documentary Documentary filmmaker Jeremy Pion-Berlin grew up hearing stories of parents entangled in child welfare cases. For 35 years his mother has been […]

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Colin in Black and White: Why this Film Should Matter to Foster and Adoptive Families

November 15, 2021 Christie Renick 0

In the last decade, a new era of social justice protests have taken place, none more controversial than  professional athletes kneeling during the national anthem. Started by Colin Kaepernick to protest police brutality aimed at […]

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In My Heart: The Adoption Story Project

November 1, 2021 Christie Renick 0

By Alan Berks and Leah Cooper Illustrated by Becca Hart Wonderlust Productions, 2021, ISBN: 978-0-578-88139-3, $24.95, 274 pages Packaged in the unexpected format of a graphic novel “In My Heart: The Adoption Story Project” offers […]

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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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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.
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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.
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